Gilberts, Arianne Whitaker lead UTC women past UNCG, 73-57

UTC's Keiana Gilbert (2) dribbles past Western's Nikki Johnson (12). Jim Foster won his 900th game as the Mocs defeated Western 58-41. The University of Tennessee Mocs visited the Western Carolina Catamounts in Southern Conference women's basketball action at the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina on February 1, 2018 UTC's Keiana Gilbert (2) dribbles past Western's Nikki Johnson (12). Jim Foster won his 900th game as the Mocs defeated Western 58-41. The University of Tennessee Mocs visited the Western Carolina Catamounts in Southern Conference women's basketball action at the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, North Carolina on February 1, 2018

By Gene Henley February 4, 2018 3 min read

Although the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball players said they weren’t feeling the pressure of coach Jim Foster’s quiet pursuit of 900 wins, Foster isn’t so sure.

With the Mocs getting their elusive 14th win of the season – therefore, Foster’s 900th – on Thursday at Western Carolina, a much freer and looser UTC team stepped on the floor Saturday at UNC Greensboro.

At least that’s how it appeared.

UTC used a 32-12 second quarter to build a 20-point halftime lead on the Spartans, and the home team never got closer than 12 in a 73-57 Southern Conference win for the visitors.

The Mocs (15-8, 6-3) will face East Tennessee State this Saturday at 2 p.m. in beginning a three-game home stand.