McLean scores 19 of 26 in 1st half, Mocs top Chanticleers

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — Tre' McLean had 26 points and nine rebounds, Makinde London added 11 points and seven boards, and Chattanooga beat Coastal Carolina 68-52 on Tuesday night.

McLean hit 4 of 7 3-pointers and London made 3 of 6 as the Mocs were 9 of 27.

Justin Tuoyo had four blocks to give him 61 for his Chattanooga (5-2) career. He has at least two blocks in all seven games this season.

Chattanooga started the game by knocking down five of its first seven shots and had a 41-23 lead. McLean led the way in the first half with 19 points and Mocs were 8 of 13 from 3-point range.

Jaylen Shaw scored 12 points and Elijah Wilson added 11 points for Coastal Carolina (2-5), which shot 37 percent from the field and only hit three of its 15 3-point attempts.