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CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs are ready for some home cooking. It's been a long 5-game road swing. The last time the Mocs saw the Roundhouse faithful, they treated the masses to a thrashing of South Alabama. The next viewing is Sunday at 1 p.m.
 
Tough losses at Florida State and Western Carolina book-ended a strong fight at a nationally-ranked opponent before the squad capturing the 37th regular season tournament trophy since the program's move to Division I (43rd season). The group won five games in November for just the third time in the team's proud history. The bright spots are fully evident.
 
Matt Ryan (14.7 ppg) and David Jean-Baptiste (13.9) lead the squad in scoring, while Rod Johnson, who sat out the loss at Western, is atop the rebounding leaderboard at 6.1 per game. Maurice Commander is the assist leader at 2.6 per contest with an assist/turnover ratio of 1.8.
 
The Mocs start the non-conference stretch run with a visit from Tennessee Wesleyan. The Bulldogs come to the Scenic City as a historic rival. They're 4-5 so far not counting this Saturday's AAC matchup at Truett McConnell. This is their third exhibition game (at Lee, L, 74-55 & at Carson-Newman, L, 103-70).
 
It's also the start of a run of holiday ticket offers connecting the Mocs with the community. Sunday's game features a Teddy Bear toss with fans getting buy one, get one free tickets when donating a stuffed animal for a local child in need this holiday season. Fans loft the fuzzy bundles of love onto the court at halftime.
 
Chattanooga (5-4) vs. Tenn. Wesleyan (4-5)
1 p.m. | Dec. 8 | Chattanooga | McKenzie Arena (10,995)
 
MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
TV: ESPN3 - Chris Goforth (PxP) & Todd Agne (Analysis)
RADIO: WFLI 97.7 FM & 1070 AM. Jim Reynolds is in his 40th year as the "Voice of the Mocs". The broadcast is also available on the TuneIn app.
 
Links to audio, video & live stats are always available on GoMocs.com's men's basketball schedule page.
 
3 NOTES TO KNOW
- Nine games to start the season against all DI opponents is the second-longest stretch in school history. Chattanooga opened with 11 in a row in 2010-11 going 5-6, 3-0 in the SoCon. That group ended up sharing the North Division crown.
- A.J. Caldwell and Jonathan Scott are on strong runs off the bench for the Mocs. In the last four games, the duo combined for 59 points and 22 rebounds. That's nearly 15 points and six rebounds per contest from the reserve duo. Scott is eight for his last 17 (47.1%) from 3pt range. Caldwell had a career-high 12 points at Western. It was his first double-figure scoring game of this season, third of his career.
- The NCAA approved the transfer waiver appeal for Stefan Kenić on Nov. 26. The junior big transferred from Cleveland State (Ohio) in August. The initial request was denied but upon further review, the NCAA staff cleared him to play immediately prior to the Mocs trip to Florida. Kenić did not disappoint scoring 15 points and grabbing five rebounds in his first appearance in the won over Alabama State. Sunday is his first game inside the friendly confines of McKenzie Arena.
 
TICKETS ON SALE
Tickets can be purchased on GoMocs.com or by calling (423) 266-MOCS (6627) or 425-5740. Fans can also stop by the Gate 1 ticket office at McKenzie Arena.

MBB UPCOMING GAMES
Dec. 11: at Virginia Tech | 8:30 p.m. | Current Rec.: 6-2 | Next Opp: No. 1 Duke (Dec. 6)
Dec. 15: Troy | 4 p.m. | Current Rec.: 3-6 | Next Opp: at Jacksonville State (Dec. 11)
Dec. 21: at UNC Asheville | Current Rec.: 4-2 | Next Opp: at Western Carolina (Dec. 7)
 
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
Trey Doomes (dooms)
David Jean-Baptiste (GENE-bapt-TEEST)
Stefan (STEF-fun) Kenić (ken-NICH)
Prosper Obidiebube (oh-bee-dee-EH-BU-bay)
Alex Tostado (toe-STAH-doh)
Ramon (ruh-MOAN) Vila (VEE-lah)
 
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