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Schmidt named new UTC women’s golf coach

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's golf program announced that Virginia assistant Annie Schmidt will be the program's new head coach.

By Gene Henley May 26, 2026

Contributed photo/New University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's golf coach Annie Schmidt was most recently an assistant coach at the University of Virginia.

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Former UTC golfer alleges brain injury in lawsuit defense calls AI-generated

A former UTC women's golfer is suing the university, current employees, former coaches and others after claiming she suffered a traumatic brain injury during an unsupervised, mandatory workout, according to court records.

By Mason Edwards May 25, 2026

Staff file photo / This seven-story former state office building on McCallie Avenue is now owned by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. A former UTC athlete is suing the university, claiming she suffered a brain injury during an unsupervised, mandatory workout.

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.

EPB will give UTC $3.4M to add hundreds of quantum personnel

The EPB board of directors approved funding for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Quantum Center designed to deepen the economic development partnership between the city's utility and its university.

By Daniel Dassow May 22, 2026

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / CEO David Wade talks during a meeting of the EPB board. The board on May 22, 2026, voted to give UTC $3.4 million to bulk up its quantum workforce.

UTC golf qualifies for NCAA Championships with third-place regional finish

Youngest team in the NCAA postseason?

By Gene Henley May 19, 2026

GoMocs.com contributed photo / University of Tennessee at Chattanooga golfer Evan Rogers watches his shot during Tuesday's NCAA regional in Bryan, Texas. Rogers finished fourth with a 12-under 204, and the Mocs placed third in the event to qualify for the NCAA finals from May 28-June 2.

Mocs ready to compete in NCAA golf regionals this week

It was less than 20 years ago that the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team climbed to being ranked as the No. 1 program in the country according to one publication.

By Gene Henley May 17, 2026

UTC contributed photo / University of Tennessee at Chattanooga golfer Griffin Law walks the course during a recent tournament. Law and the Mocs are in the NCAA regional this week in Bryan, Texas.

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

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