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Freshmen help SoCon-leading UTC women to victory vs. Furman

Hannah Kohn, one of the nation's top 3-point shooters, knows she has to take advantage of open looks when they come her way. She did Saturday.

By Gene Henley February 3, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / The UTC bench explodes as a teammate hits a 3-pointer during the Mocs' 79-62 win against Furman in a SoCon game Saturday at McKenzie Arena.

UTC men’s winning streak ends with stumble against Samford

The UTC men's basketball team found itself thinking way too much in the first half against SoCon leader Samford, which wasn't a good thing.

By Gene Henley February 3, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC's Myles Che puts up a shot in heavy Samford traffic during Saturday's SoCon showdown at McKenzie Arena.

UTC women lean on defense to ward off Wofford

UTC freshman Caia Elisaldez loves the challenge of playing defense.

By Gene Henley February 1, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC's Sigrun Olafsdottir guards Wofford's Rachael Rose as she dribbles during Thursday night's SoCon matchup at McKenzie Arena.

UTC men’s streak hits five with ‘gutsy win’ at Western Carolina

Halfway through its SoCon schedule, the UTC men's basketball team keeps moving in the right direction.

By Gene Henley January 31, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC's Trey Bonham, with ball, scored a team-high 22 points in a SoCon road win against Western Carolina on Wednesday night.

UTC men continue to improve in home win, now second in SoCon

A lot has changed for the UTC men's basketball team since a humbling home loss to UNC Greensboro on Jan. 13.

By Gene Henley January 27, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC's Trey Bonham, left, drives to the basket past The Citadel's Elijah Morgan during a SoCon game Saturday at McKenzie Arena. When two-time transfer Bonham became eligible in December, the Mocs gained an asset for their lineup but had to adjust, and after some initial struggles, they have shown progress with wins in six of their past seven games.

UTC women avoid upset with dominant fourth quarter

It wasn't exactly a balanced effort for the UTC women's basketball team Saturday, but it was a win.

By Gene Henley January 27, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC's Addie Porter, right, scored 12 points in the Mocs' 69-59 win Saturday at Western Carolina, finishing one point short of her season high.

Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame banquet tickets on sale

Tickets are on sale for the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet on March 11 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.

By Staff Report January 27, 2024

AP file photo by Chris Szagola / Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Patrick Johnson (48) played in the Super Bowl last February, but before being selected in the 2021 NFL draft after a standout career at Tulane, he was a prep football star for Chattanooga's Notre Dame. Along with Cleveland High School junior Piper Fowler, who won a world championship in wrestling last summer, Johnson will be honored as one of the Greater Chattanooga Sports Hall of Fame's athletes of the year at its March 11 induction banquet.

UTC women shake off slow start to win at UNC Greensboro

When the UTC women's basketball team is able to play as well on offense as it does on defense, the Mocs are difficult to beat.

By Gene Henley January 25, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC freshman Caia Elisaldez scored a career-high 14 points Thursday night in the Mocs' SoCon road opener at UNC Greensboro.

UTC rewards Wright with contract extension after playoff appearance

UTC's contract extension for football coach Rusty Wright is a reflection of his trust with athletic director Mark Wharton. And that's a two-way street.