The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team shook off a slow start and cruised to a 58-43 win over North Carolina A&T on Sunday in the final game of the Chattanooga Christmas Classic at McKenzie Arena.
The Mocs (9-3) were led by senior Ka’Vonne Towns with 14 points, and sophomore post player Jasmine Joyner had her second double-double of the weekend with 10 points and 12 rebounds as well as five blocks.
After falling behind 6-0 early, the Mocs went on a 27-6 run to take control and lead 32-17 at the half. UTC continued to control the game leading by as more than 20 at times.
The Aggies (6-5) got 17 points and eight rebounds from Eboni Ross, but she had no blocks against the Mocs after making a McKenzie Arena-record eight blocks on Saturday against Tennessee Tech.
See Monday’s Times Free Press for more on the Mocs’ win.