Only one thing could stop the momentum of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball team heading into its home debut as the host team of the Frost Classic this weekend.
Mother Nature.
Because of heavy snowfall in the area, UTC officials decided to cancel the entire tournament.
The Mocs (11-4) had won six games in a row -- including a 3-1 defeat of 22nd-ranked South Alabama during a five-game sweep at the South Alabama Invitational last weekend -- and were scheduled to open the tournament today with games against Eastern Kentucky and South Dakota State.
"This is the first time in about 20 years that we've had to cancel the tournament," UTC coach Frank Reed said in a released statement. "We were really looking forward to opening our home campaign and bringing in talented teams, but the teams' safety is first priority. We want to wish the best of luck to all the teams in the rest of their seasons."
UTC will go back in the road next weekend to play in the Stetson Tournament in Deland, Fla., where the Mocs will face off against Kansas, Stetson and LaSalle.