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UTC’s Poppie expected to step down to take over Clemson women’s program

After two successful seasons guiding the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball program to Southern Conference tournament championships, head coach Shawn Poppie is moving on.

By Gene Henley March 25, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ UTC Women's head coach Shawn Poppie is expected to resign to accept an offer to take over the women's program at Clemson University.

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Biggest offseason task for Mocs could be keeping Shawn Poppie

Another largely successful season for the UTC women's basketball program is over, and now the real challenge begins.

By Gene Henley March 24, 2024

AP photo by Kathy Kmonicek / With his son Kai by his side, UTC women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie waves the cut net in the air to celebrate his team's 69-60 win over UNC Greensboro in the SoCon tournament final on March 10 in Asheville, N.C.

Strong season for UTC women ends with NCAA first-round loss

Defensively, the UTC women's basketball team gave itself a chance to compete in the first round of the NCAA tournament Saturday at N.C. State.

By Gene Henley March 23, 2024

AP photo by Ben McKeown / UTC's Raven Thompson (32) drives past N.C. State's Madison Hayes during an NCAA tournament first-round game Saturday in Raleigh, N.C.

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UTC plays its part in growth of women’s basketball

Jayda Worthy saw a lot of people attempting to prop up women's basketball in the past, including during her days as a player.

By Gene Henley March 22, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC players join arms as the national anthem is performed before the start of their SoCon basketball game against East Tennessee State on Jan. 20 at McKenzie Arena.

Raleigh reunion: UTC, Lady Vols, N.C. State have lots of connections entering NCAA tourney

There won't be many introductions needed between three of the four basketball teams playing NCAA tournament games Saturday at N.C. State.

By BOB SUTTON / The Associated Press March 22, 2024

AP photo by Nell Redmond / Tennessee basketball coach Kellie Harper talks to guard Jewel Spear during the team's regular-season finale at SEC champion South Carolina on March 3.

UTC women face former coach Wes Moore in NCAA’s first round

The UTC women's basketball team will visit North Carolina State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.

By Gene Henley March 17, 2024

AP photo by Kathy Kmonicek / The UTC women's basketball team poses with its SoCon championship trophies and a ceremonial NCAA tournament ticket after beating UNC Greensboro to win the league tournament on March 10 in Asheville, N.C.

UTC’s Guinn proves to be SoCon’s best when it matters most

Jada Guinn saw the All-Southern Conference teams come out and, like any athlete would do, found what she felt was disrespect.

By Gene Henley March 11, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ Wofford (11) Vitoria Tuilave defends as UTC (24) Jada Guinn drives through the paint during their game at McKenzie Arena on Thursday, February 1, 2024.

UTC men blow 20-point lead, lose SoCon semifinal in OT

One word above all encapsulates the end result of UTC's loss to archrival East Tennessee State in the SoCon men's semifinals Sunday night.

By Gene Henley March 10, 2024

Staff file photo by Olivia Ross / UTC's Jan Zidek scored 26 points in the Mocs' SoCon semifinal loss to East Tennessee State on Sunday night.

UTC women clinch NCAA bid, improve to 20-0 in SoCon finals

The UTC women's basketball team, another SoCon title in hand, is headed to the NCAA tourney for the second year in a row and the 17th time overall.