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SoCon-leading UTC men win at Samford for season split

The UTC men's basketball team remained tied for first place in the SoCon standings Wednesday night with a huge road win against Samford.

By Staff Report February 12, 2025

Staff file photo by Robin Rudd / UTC’s Frank Champion, center, had 14 points, nine rebounds, eight assists, three steals and three blocks during the Mocs' win against Samford on Wednesday night in Birmingham, Ala.

Five questions as UTC kicks off spring football practice

It's time for another early start to spring practices for the UTC football team, which is set for a Monday morning return to Scrappy Moore Field.

By Gene Henley February 9, 2025

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC defensive end Marquise Freeman, left, could be a key player in a front seven that has lost six starters from the 2024 season. The Mocs are set to begin five weeks of spring football practices Monday.

UTC men beat Furman, move into three-way tie atop SoCon

The UTC men's basketball team shot 58% from the field in the second half, but coach Dan Earl was even more pleased by the Mocs' defensive performance.

By Staff Report February 8, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl talks to an official during a timeout in Saturday's SoCon game against Furman at McKenzie Arena.

UTC women get offensive in win against Western Carolina

Defense has been a strength for the UTC women's basketball team throughout this season.

By Staff Report February 8, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC women's basketball coach Deandra Schirmer congratulates her players as they come to the sideline during a timeout in Saturday's SoCon game against Western Carolina at McKenzie Arena.

UT system president says ‘flawed’ NIL situation requires big change

Although there is no obvious solution to addressing inequality in NIL compensation for college athletes, Randy Boyd wouldn't mind trying to find one.

By Gene Henley February 6, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / Randy Boyd, left, the president of the University of Tennessee system, speaks during a panel discussion, “The Economics of Sports,” on Thursday at UTC. At center is Times Free Press columnist Jay Greeson, the discussion's moderator, with panelist Brad Humphreys, a professor of economics at West Virginia University, at right.

First-quarter struggles doom UTC women vs. UNC Greensboro

The UTC women's basketball team fought for four quarters in Thursday's game against UNC Greensboro, but the Mocs' fate was pretty much sealed in the first one.

By Staff Report February 6, 2025

Staff photo by Abby White / UTC point guard Caia Elisaldez (11) drives to the basket for two points during Thursday night's SoCon game against UNC Greensboro at McKenzie Arena.

Ringgold graduate ready to be leader for softball Mocs in 2025

UTC softball coach Frank Reed wanted Baileigh Pitts in the starting lineup last season, her first with the Mocs.

By Gene Henley February 6, 2025

GoMocs.com photo by Ray Soldano / UTC junior Baileigh Pitts, a former Ringgold High School softball standout, contributed for the Mocs in multiple ways last season while making starts as an outfielder, catcher and designated player for the Southern Conference regular-season and tournament champions. The Mocs are set to open their 2025 schedule Friday.

UTC men beat Wofford for fifth straight road win

Led by a strong performance from senior forward Frank Champion, the UTC men's basketball team added Wofford to its list of road conquests.

By Staff Report February 5, 2025

Staff file photo by Abby White / UTC's Frank Champion, right, had team highs with 20 points, six rebounds and three blocks Wednesday night while helping the Mocs to a road win against Wofford in SoCon play.

Marion’s Myles Mays parlays prep success into opportunity at UTC

Myles Mays was good enough to play varsity football as a high school freshman. He just wasn't sure what came next after he got his first sack.

By Gene Henley February 5, 2025

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / Marion County senior defensive lineman Myles Mays, left, closes in on visiting York Institute quarterback Nathaniel Tipton during a TSSAA Class 2A semifinal on Nov. 29 in Jasper, Tenn. Mays has signed with UTC as one of 17 additions from the high school ranks in the Mocs' class of 23 for the current recruiting cycle.

UTC’s list of signees for 2025 grows to 23 with a dozen additions

Wednesday began the second signing period for NCAA Division I football programs in the current recruiting cycle, and UTC announced 12 additions.