Alonso leads UNC Greensboro past Chattanooga 78-63

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) — Francis Alonso scored 28 points as UNC Greensboro won its eighth straight game, beating Chattanooga 78-63 on Saturday night.

Isaiah Miller added 21 points for the Spartans. Miller also had five steals for the Spartans.

Kyrin Galloway had 13 points for UNC Greensboro (22-3, 11-1 Southern Conference).

Donovann Toatley had 16 points for the Mocs (11-15, 6-7). Kevin Easley added 15 points. David Jean-Baptiste had 13 points.

The Spartans improve to 2-0 against the Mocs on the season. UNC Greensboro defeated Chattanooga 85-72 on Dec. 29. UNC Greensboro plays Furman on the road on Thursday. Chattanooga faces Samford on the road next Saturday.