GAME NOTES | ABOUT CHATTANOOGA BASKETBALL
 
CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs return to McKenzie Arena this week opening a three-game homestand Wednesday night against Samford. The Mocs come home after a three-game road swing that provides significant optimism despite heart-breaking finishes.
 
Chattanooga dropped all three games of the trip. It started with an overtime loss at The Citadel and was followed two nights later again in extra time at Mercer. Wofford completed the trifecta coming back to nip the Mocs in the final minute.
 
The Mocs departed Chattanooga as banged up as they'd been all season. Just seven student-athletes made it on the court in Charleston and Macon. Junior Makinde London and freshman James Lewis, Jr., returned at Wofford and were welcome additions making it seven squad members who were on the roster on October 1.
 
Nat Dixon leads the way at 14.2 points per game. His 16.6 scoring average in Southern Conference games ranks fifth. Dixon, Rodney Chatman and Makale Foreman are the only Mocs to start every game, while David Jean-Baptiste joins the trio playing in all 20 contests.
 
Chatman's certainly making his point over the last trio of contests. He's the FIRST Moc to record eight or more assists in three straight Southern Conference matchups tallying eight at The Citadel and Mercer before dishing out nine last Saturday at Wofford.
 
Wednesday's 7 p.m., tipoff features Hometown Heroes Night. All active military, veterans, police, fire and first responders receive a FREE general admission ticket to the game with a valid service ID.
 
The Zooperstars come to McKenzie Arena for Saturday's matchup with VMI. The group performs at halftime of both games that day with the ladies hosting Mercer at 2 p.m.
 
UNCG's visit on Monday features a t-shirt giveaway celebrating alum Terrell Owens. Owens, who played basketball as well as football for the Mocs, is a finalist for the NFL Hall of Fame.
 
THE MATCHUPS
Wednesday – Jan. 24, 2018 – McKenzie Arena
Chattanooga vs. Samford, 7 p.m.
Media: ESPN3/Real 96.1 FM/GoMocs.com
 
Saturday – Jan. 27, 2018 – McKenzie Arena
Chattanooga vs. VMI, 5 p.m.
Media: ESPN3/Real 96.1 FM/GoMocs.com
 
Monday – Jan. 29, 2018 – McKenzie Arena
Chattanooga vs. UNCG, 7 p.m.
Media: ESPN3/Real 96.1 FM/GoMocs.com
 
SERIES HISTORY
Samford
Meeting: 96th
Overall: 57-38
In Chattanooga: 39-12
SoCon Regular Season: 13-6
Last 10: 7-3
 
VMI
Meeting: 55th
Overall: 42-12
In Chattanooga: 21-3
SoCon Regular Season: 37-10
Last 10: 8-2
 
UNCG
Meeting: 42nd
Overall: 23-18
In Chattanooga: 13-6
SoCon Regular Season: 19-15
Last 10: 5-5
 
PROBABLE STARTERS
G - 0-Makale Foreman, 6-1, 185, So., 9.2 ppg, 1.8 rpg, 39.0% 3pt
G - 1-Rodney Chatman, 6-1, 175, So., 12.2 ppg, 4.1 rpg, 4.7 apg
F - 5-Nat Dixon, 6-4, 180, Jr., 14.2 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 40.9% 3pt
F - 22-Makinde London, 6-10, 220, Jr., 13.9 ppg, 7.3 rpg, 20 pts Saturday at Wofford
C - 10-James Lewis, Jr., 6-5, 215, Fr., 9.3 ppg, 6.0 rpg, 51.7% FG
 
3 NOTES TO KNOW

• Rodney Chatman's posted 5.7 apg over last 11 with 2.42 A/TO ratio (63/26) after 3.3 apg/1.0 A/TO in first nine.
• Injuries wreaked havoc on the Mocs this season. Just going by who is available consistently game-to-game on the roster, the opening five games is the longest stretch. Second-longest is the three-game stretch vs. Furman, at The Citadel and at Mercer featuring just eight. More on injuries on page 4 of the notes linked above
• Speaking of consistency, junior forward Nat Dixon has been a model of it thus far. He's reached double figures in 18 of the 20 games; three times topping the 20-point plateau. Dixon's on a streak of 10 in a row in double digits. He's tallied 17.2 points per game over that stretch raising his season average from 11.1 to a team-best 14.2 per contest.

 
FOLLOW ALONG
The games are available online and on the radio. Here's the broadcast info with links available on the men's basketball schedule page:
 
Video Stream: Fans can watch the Mocs games on ESPN3/WatchESPN app. Chris Goforth (PxP) and Todd Agne (analysis) have the call.
 
Radio: There are several ways to listen. "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds is over the airwaves on Real 96.1 FM in Chattanooga. Click the 96.1 FM link on the men's basketball schedule to listen online or use the iHeart (search Real 96.1 FM) and TuneIn (search Chattanooga Mocs) radio apps.
 
Live Stats: Access live stats on the men's basketball schedule page.
 
Social Media: Score updates and more on Twitter from @GoMocsMBB.
 
TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets for home games are on sale –single-game and mini-plans – at all the usual places. To buy tickets, you can:
 

• Visit the Gate 1 Ticket Office at McKenzie Arena during business hours.
• Call the McKenzie Arena Ticket Office at (423) 266-MOCS (6627) during business hours.
• Go online via GoMocs.com: Single-Game | Mini-Plan
• Group tickets are available by calling (423) 425-5470.

 
Tickets for road games can also be accessed through the men's basketball schedule page or at the ticket office on site.
 
NEXT UP         
Next three games for the Mocs (all times Eastern):
Jan. 27 vs. VMI, 5 p.m. (DH)
Jan. 29 vs. UNCG, 7 p.m.
Feb. 1 at Western Carolina, 7:30 p.m. (DH with women)
 
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