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UTC women struggle late but hold off Furman to win on road

UTC women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie isn't going to apologize for winning ugly games.

By Staff Report February 29, 2024

Staff file photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie was frustrated by his team's struggles in the fourth quarter of Thursday night's win at Furman.

UTC men hit 20-win mark, secure high SoCon seed

The UTC men's basketball team has secured another 20-win season.

By Gene Henley February 28, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTC's Trey Bonham goes up for a shot during Wednesday's SoCon game at McKenzie Arena.

Fresh off milestone win, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball coach Frank Reed still ‘insane’ for success

With win number 1,200 of his career officially in the rear-view mirror, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball head coach Frank Reed had his mind on other things.

By Gene Henley February 25, 2024

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / UTC head softball coach Frank Reed recently celebrated his 1,200th career victory. Though the Mocs have gotten off to a so-so start to the 2024 season, their coach remains optimistic about future success.

Saturday’s home loss might ‘refocus’ University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women

It wouldn't be the most popular thing he could say, but there's a chance that, in hindsight, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie believes that Saturday's 68-64 loss to UNC Greensboro isn't the worst thing that could have happened.

By From Staff Reports February 25, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTC's Caia Elisaldez (11) dribbles around UNCG's Makiah Asidanya (21) during Saturday's home loss to UNC-Greensboro.

‘Lethargic’ Mocs suffer SoCon setback at The Citadel

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's basketball coach Dan Earl got straight to the point Saturday after his team's disappointing 71-62 loss at The Citadel.

By Gene Henley February 24, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton/ UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl was less than pleased with his team's play in Saturday's Southern Conference loss at The Citadel.

Rally nets UTC women win, SoCon basketball title

As the senior-most member of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team, Sigrun Olafsdottir has been through the struggles.

By Gene Henley February 22, 2024

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / UTC's Caia Elisaldez (11) drives inside. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Mocs hosted the Western Carolina Catamounts in Southern Conference women's basketball on February 22, 2024 at McKenize Arena.

Honor Huff, big second half lead UTC men past Wofford

The UTC men's basketball team has been forced to do its share of adjusting on the fly in Dan Earl's second season as coach of the Mocs.

By Gene Henley February 21, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / UTC's Honor Huff dribbles while guarded by Wofford's Quentin Meza during Wednesday night's SoCon game at McKenzie Arena. Huff made five 3-pointers in a 29-point performance to help the Mocs pull away from the Terriers in the second half for an 81-65 win.

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Cleveland’s DJ Adams showing football potential at UTC

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga coaching staff is in agreement that sophomore defensive back DJ Adams has some of the makings of an elite player.

By Gene Henley February 20, 2024

Staff photo by Olivia Ross / D.J. Adams (27) runs through drills during UT Chattanooga football practice on Wednesday, February 7, 2024.

UTC star Trey Bonham exits early with injury in loss at Furman

Sunday's trip to Furman might end up hurting the UTC men's basketball team in more ways than one.

By Staff Report February 18, 2024

Staff photo by Matt Hamilton / UTC men's basketball coach Dan Earl, second from left, talks to Trey Bonham (2), Honor Huff (3), Tyler Millin (10) and other players during a timeout in a home game against The Citadel on Jan. 27.