The Mocs’ Drazen Zlorvaric, No. 20, keeps the ball away from Elon’s Jack Isenbarger, No. 20, and Lucas Troutman, No. 31, during Thursday’s game. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga played against Elon at McKenzie Arena on Thursday night.The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ended a historic seven-game losing streak Thursday night with an 83-75 Southern Conference basketball win over Elon.
The Mocs upset the North Division leaders with 2,606 watching in McKenzie Arena.
“This is just starting again,” UTC coach John Shulman said. “There wasn’t pandemonium in our locker room. We were happy and we were pleased.”
Shulman allowed himself a moment to smile as he walked off the floor while players celebrated at center court.
“We talked about being a little mad,” Shulman said. “Sometime or another you have to get mad. You have to stand up. Tonight we stood up.”