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CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs return to the Roundhouse Tuesday night for a matchup with Cumberland. Game time is at 7 p.m., broadcasting on ESPN+.
 
It's the first meeting between the two programs since February 1997's regular season finale prior to the NCAA Sweet 16 postseason run. The matchup is just the eighth between the schools separated by 135 miles.
 
Kevin Easley leads five Mocs averaging in double figures with 17.5 points per game. His 22 Saturday night were the most points by a Chattanooga freshman since Gee McGhee's 24 in a February 2013 win over Elon. He's joined by Donovann Toatley (13.0), Thomas Smallwood (13.0), Jerry Johnson, Jr., (12.0) and Maurice Commander (11.0). Easley and Smallwood pace the effort on the boards with 7.0 rebounds per contest apiece.
 
The Phoenix are a spotless 5-0 on the season and will remain unbeaten on their ledger as Tuesday night's game is an exhibition for them. They boast a strong balance offensively and defensively so far shooting 52.1 percent from the floor including 46.7 percent from 3pt range, while allowing the opposition 41.7 percent (32.4% 3pt) and making 12.2 steals per game winning all five by double digits.
 
Game No. 3: Cumberland (5-0) at Chattanooga (1-1)
Site: McKenzie Arena (10,995)
Time: 7 p.m.
Watch: ESPN+ with Chris Goforth (PxP) and Todd Agne (analysis) on the call.
Listen: There are three places where you can find "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds' call. In Chattanooga, listen on 96.1 FM on the dial. Away from the Scenic City, catch it either on GoMocs.com or the TuneIn app. Links to video, audio and live stats are provided on the men's basketball schedule page.
Tickets: Tickets for home events can be purchased on GoMocs.com or by calling (423) 266-MOCS (6627).
 
PROBABLE STARTERS
F – 1 – Jonathan Scott: 6.0 ppg | 4.5 rpg
F – 34 – Kevin Easley: 17.5 ppg | 7.0 rpg
C – 33 – Thomas Smallwood: 13.0 ppg | 7.0 rpg
G – 5 – Donovann Toatley: 13.0 ppg | 3.5 apg
G – 2 – Jerry Johnson, Jr.: 12.0 ppg | 2.0 apg
 
SERIES VS. CUMBERLAND
Chattanooga leads 6-1
Home: 4-0, Away: 1-1, Neutral: 0-0, N/A: 1-0

DATE	SITE	RESULT	SCORE
1920-21	H	W	72-6
1950-51	H	W	89-42
1950-51	A	W	57-51
1961-62	N/A	W	88-63
1962-63	A	L	72-73
12/4/95	H	W	86-52
2/24/97	H	W	92-60

 
NOTABLE

• The Mocs freshmen provided pivotal production Saturday night. Four combined to score 50 of the 78 total points (64.1%) led by Kevin Easley's 22. More on freshman production on page 3 of the notes package linked above.
• Early returns from long range are promising. The squad's made 43.6 percent (17-39) from 3pt range in the first two games led by Thomas Smallwood (4-5, 80%), Maurice Commander (3-5, 60%) and Jerry Johnson, Jr. (6-11, 54.5%).
• The team leads the Southern Conference in free throw percentage (76.5%) and is second in defensive rebound percentage grabbing 79.4 percent of their opponent's misses.

 
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Friday, Nov. 16: at South Alabama, 8:05 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 17: vs. SE Missouri, 5:05 p.m.
Sunday, Nov. 18: vs. Jacksonville, 4:05 p.m.
 
GOMOCS.COM IN A WORD FEATURE SERIES
David Jean-Baptiste – Engaged
Thomas Smallwood – Dad
Rod Johnson – Mayor
Kevin Easley – Goofy
Justin Brown – Waffle
Jerry Johnson, Jr. – Buckets
Jonathan Scott – Energy
Keigan Kerby – Hair
 
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