MOCS MEN'S BASKETBALL NOTEBOOK
Game No. 1 | Chattanooga vs. Hiwassee | McKenzie Arena | Nov. 14, 2014
FOR STARTERS
- Chattanooga is now 28-10 in DI era season openers…22-0 when starting out at home.
- 2-0 in Will Wade era.
50-PLUS MARGIN OF VICTORY
- The Mocs won by 50+ for the 18th time as a DI program.
- 57-point win ties for the eight-largest margin of victory.
- 110 points ties for ties for 11th most since 1977-78…41st time topping 100.
ATTENDANCE NUMBERS
- Chattanooga drew 3,426 for a non-DI season opener.
- 11th-best crowd during Wade's tenure.
BOARD WORK
- The Mocs held a 54-27 advantage on the glass…led by Justin Tuoyo's 13.
- Had more offensive rebounds (20) than Hiwassee had defensive (18)…led to 23-0 margin on 2nd chance points.
SHOOTING STARS
- Chattanooga shot 54.4 percent (37-68) from the field tonight…most field goals made since 39 last season against Montreat (11/16).
- Made 28 of 41 2 pt attempts, a 68.3 percent clip.
MINUTE BY MINUTE
- No Chattanooga student-athlete played more than 20 minutes.
- Playing time ranged from nine (K.J. Bates) to 20 minutes (Tuoyo, Tre' McLean & Duke Ethridge).
PLAYER NOTES
Justin Tuoyo, So.-F
- Double-double in his first action as a Moc with 11 points and 13 rebounds…shot 4-6 from the field and 3-3 from free throw line.
- Led the team on the offensive (7) and defensive glass (6).
- Tallied two blocks and two steals.
Greg Pryor, So.-G
- Tied for team-high honors with 13 points...went 5-7 from the field including 2-3 from 3 pt range…also 1-2 from FT line.
- 3 assists with zero turnovers in 18 minutes of playing time.
Duke Ethridge, Jr.-F
- Tied Pryor with a team-best 13 points, adding six rebounds.
- Shot 4-5 from the field with lone miss coming from beyond the arc…5-7 from charity stripe.
Casey Jones, Jr.-F
- 12 points, six rebounds and three assists in 17 minutes.
- Was 3-6 from the floor and 6-11 from free throw line.
Eric Robertson, Jr.-G
- Strong all-around performance off the bench with 11 points and three assists in 16 minutes…4-7 shooting, 3-6 from 3pt range…team-high three treys…ties career high for seventh time.
- Alley oop pass on thunderous Duke Ethridge dunk was highlight of the first half.
Shaq Preston, Fr.-G
- Made collegiate debut with 11 points, four rebounds, two assists and two steals.