The championship trophy of the Dr Pepper Classic is headed out of town once again.
Georgia State beat the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 81-76 in the finals of UTC’s holiday tournament on Thursday in McKenzie Arena.
The Mocs came close to keeping the crown.
But they started sluggish, dug 15-point deficit, and missed seven field goals and two free throws in the final two minutes. It was a recipe that gave fans heartache and coach John Shulman heartburn.
“It makes you sick,” Shulman said. “You score 76 at home in your own tournament and can’t win. That’s really poor on our part.