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UTC golfers move up four spots, tied for 14th with Vols at NCAA tourney

The UTC men's golf team remains in contention for a spot in the final rounds of the NCAA tournament after putting together a strong Saturday in California.

By Gene Henley May 30, 2026

UTC Athletics photo / From left, UTC freshman Griffin Law and coach Blaine Woodruff are hoping for another good round for the Mocs on Sunday, the final day of the NCAA Division I men's golf tournament before the 30-team field is cut to the top 15 for another 18 holes of stroke play.

UTC men tied for 18th after first day of NCAA golf tournament

UTC men's golf coach Blaine Woodruff said the Mocs were "not far off" from where they need to be after the first round of the NCAA championship tourney.

By Gene Henley May 29, 2026

UTC file photo / UTC junior Camden Braidech opened with a par round of 72 in the NCAA men's golf championship tournament Friday in Carlsbad, Calif.

UTC men’s basketball associate head coach Scott Greenman resigns

UTC announced Friday that men's basketball staff member Scott Greenman is leaving the coaching ranks after nearly two decades to focus on his family.

By Gene Henley May 22, 2026

UTC photo / UTC men's basketball assistant Scott Greenman, left, goes over strategy with head coach Dan Earl during a game. Greenman is departing from the program after four seasons and pursuing a career outside of coaching.

UTC men wrap up recruiting with addition of French point guard

UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl has completed his roster for the 2026-27 season with the addition of Hugo N'Guyen, a 6-foot-1 point guard from France.

By Gene Henley May 16, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl has a full roster for the 2026-27 season, his fifth with the program, after wrapping up recruiting Saturday. It will be his tallest team yet in Chattanooga, with the average height for the Mocs now 6-foot-6.

UTC men’s basketball team adding another international prospect

UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl and his staff continue to attack the international ranks for prospects while building their roster for the 2026-27 season.

By Gene Henley May 15, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl continues to build the program's roster for 2026-27, which will be his fifth season with the Mocs.

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UTC notebook: Sydney Johnson promoted to assistant for women’s basketball

UTC women's basketball coach Deandra Schirmer rounded out her staff for the 2026-27 season with the promotion of Sydney Johnson to assistant coach this week.

By Gene Henley May 13, 2026

UTC photo by Ray Soldano / Sydney Johnson, who was a graduate assistant last season during her first year on the UTC women's basketball staff, has been promoted to assistant coach.

UTC’s run in SoCon softball tourney ends one win short of title round

Frank Reed's UTC softball teams have worn many different hats entering SoCon tournaments during his 25 years as head coach of the Mocs.

By Gene Henley May 9, 2026

Staff photo by Larry Sullivan II / Members of the UTC softball team cheer as Anna Dovey heads down the third-base line to the plate after hitting a home run against Furman at Frost Stadium on Thursday, the first day of the SoCon tournament. The fifth-seeded Mocs wound up being one of the final three teams remaining in the eight-team event but were eliminated with an 8-6 loss Saturday to second-seeded Samford.

Mocs rally to upset Western Carolina, keep SoCon title hopes alive

The UTC softball team found itself reeling some Friday at Frost Stadium while facing elimination on the second day of the SoCon tournament.

By Gene Henley May 8, 2026

Staff photo by Larry Sullivan II / UTC's Raven Jones (4) dances on second base after hitting a double against Furman during the opening game of the SoCon tournament Thursday. After going 1-1 on the first day of the eight-team event, the fifth-seeded Mocs won their lone game Friday, beating third-seeded Western Carolina to avoid elimination.

Mocs split on first day of SoCon softball tourney, will face elimination Friday

After a week marked by morning and midday starts, the UTC softball team's 2026 season will hinge on its ability to play late at night.

By Gene Henley May 7, 2026

Staff photo by Larry Sullivan II / The UTC softball team celebrates in its dugout after Anna Dovey (15) hit a home run against Furman in the fifth inning during the opening game of the SoCon tournament Thursday at Frost Stadium. The Mocs beat Furman 10-3 to advance to the double-elimination portion of the eight-team bracket.

UTC men learn NCAA golf regional site; SoCon softball tourney pushed back

The UTC men's golf team will be on Texas time later this month when the NCAA postseason begins with regional tournaments.

By Gene Henley May 6, 2026

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