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UTC defeats ETSU to advance to their first NCAA tournament since 2009

UTC guard Greg Pryor (1) shoots over Samford guard Christen Cunningham during the Mocs' final season home basketball game against Samford at McKenzie Arena on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn. UTC guard Greg Pryor (1) shoots over Samford guard Christen Cunningham during the Mocs' final season home basketball game against Samford at McKenzie Arena on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, in Chattanooga, Tenn.

By Gene Henley March 8, 2016 1 min read

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men’s basketball team qualified for the 2016 NCAA tournament with a 73-67 win over East Tennessee State Monday.

The Mocs (29-5) will have a viewing party Sunday at a time and place to be determined to find out their draw.

Greg Pryor was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, after scoring 13 points, grabbing six rebounds and handing out three assists. Tre’ McLean had 13 points, six rebounds and three assists, while Eric Robertson added 12.

The Mocs shot 26-for-31 at the free-throw line, 18-22 in the second half as they held off the Bucs.

For a full story, read Tuesday’s Times Free Press.

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