1) Basics
Matchup: Mercer (11-13/4-7) at Chattanooga (9-17/3-10)
Tipoff: 5:02 p.m.
TV/Streaming: WatchESPN (ESPN3) – Chris Goforth (PxP) and Todd Agne (analysis) have the call. Access broadcast link on the
GoMocs.com basketball schedule page.
Radio: Real 96.1 FM in Chattanooga – "Voice of the Mocs" Jim Reynolds has the call. His velvety tones have crossed the Scenic City airwaves for 38 seasons. The game is also available via iHeart (search Real 96.1 FM Chattanooga) and TuneIn (Chattanooga Mocs) radio apps or you can listen on GoMocs.com. You can also access the Mocs Sports Network on the
GoMocs.com basketball schedule page.
Reading/Viewing Material: Check out our options here:
Preview |
Game Notes.
Tickets: Tickets are on sale at all the usual places. You can buy by:
- Visiting the Gate 1 Ticket Office at McKenzie Arena during business hours.
- Calling the McKenzie Arena Ticket Office at (423) 266-MOCS (6627) during business hours.
- Going online via GoMocs.com: Single-Game | Mini-Plan
- Group tickets are available by calling (423) 425-5470.
Social Media: Score updates from Twitter on @GoMocsMBB.
2) Details
This weekend is the inaugural Black Alumni Council Basketball Weekend celebration as several former Mocs return for a reunion. Cornelius Crank (1986-87) will be honored from the men's side, while Regina Kirk (1985-88) is the women's honoree. Crank, who died in a tragic fire in 1994, is represented by former teammates Maurice Head and James Hunter.
3) History
Meeting: 69th
Overall: 32-36
SoCon Regular Season: 4-3
Last 10: 4-6
First Meeting:
Jan. 15 in Macon
4) Nailbiters Becoming a Way of Life
This edition of the Chattanooga Mocs has a penchant for close games. Ten contests came down to the final possession in regulation this season. The Mocs are 4-6 in those instances with four coming in SoCon action (2-4). Four of the last five league games fit this description.
5) Three Notes to Notice
- They're 3-0 when the final possession comes at the defensive end (UT Martin, at Jacksonville State & The Citadel).
- Rodney Chatman reached double digits in each of the last four games with two in the 20s (22 vs. UNCG/26 at ETSU). He's averaging 18.3 ppg over that stretch with 5.3 rpg, 5.0 apg & 2.3 spg as well.
- In his last three home games, Joshua Phillips is averaging 13.0 ppg and 7.0 rpg shooting 77.8 percent (14-18) from the field and 68.8 percent (11-16) at the FT line.
