Ronrico White (11) of UTC runs to regain control of the ball during the basketball game between UTC and Maine in the Dr Pepper Classic at McKenzie Arena at UTC in this file photo. The Mocs won the tournament.If two is a trend, then three is certainly a streak.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga won the Dr Pepper Classic earlier this week by defeating Division I teams back to back for the first time this season and will begin a long stretch of Southern Conference competition Saturday at Furman.
That’s where the Mocs (6-8) will look to set a streak and continue the enjoyment that comes with winning basketball games.
“We feel great,” said junior Ronrico White, who went 5-for-5 from the 3-point line Monday in an 86-80 win over Maine in the championship game. “That’s something we needed to jump-start us heading into conference season.
“Everything is better when you’re winning. We’re always laughing and joking around; it’s better when you add winning to the equation.”