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CHATTANOOGA--- The Chattanooga Mocs are headed back on the road this weekend returning to Southern Conference play at Mercer Saturday. It will be the 10th game in 15 this year played away from the friendly confines of McKenzie Arena with Chattanooga carrying a 9-5 mark south looking for its first league win.
 
Heading into game 15, 10 of those have come away from the friendly confines of McKenzie Arena. The Mocs are 4-5 in games played away from the Roundhouse's friendly confines, 2-5 in true road games and 2-0 at neutral sites. There have been 12 seasons with a .500 or better records away from Gig City with the last coming in 2015-16 (10-4/6-1).
 
Matt Ryan (14.3 ppg) and David Jean-Baptiste (13.0) lead the Mocs into Macon in the scoring column. One of the two has led the squad in scoring in 11 of 14 games. Ramon Vila topped the scoring last Sunday with 12 points and eight rebounds. He's 5.5 boards per contest leads the effort on the glass.
 
The Bears are coming off 72-63 loss at UNCG as their second-half comeback bid fell short. They trailed by 18 in the second half before closing to within three late. Mercer enters the contest at 6-9, 0-2 in the SoCon. It's led by Ethan Stair's 17.5 points and 9.4 rebounds per contest. Djordje Dimitrijevic adds 14.6 ppg, while Jeff Gary adds 10.2.
 
The 4:30 p.m., tipoff is available on ESPN3 as well as locally on the radio via WFLI 97.7 FM & 1070 AM. Fans can also access audio on the TuneIn app. Chattanooga returns afterward for a 3-game home stand hosting Furman (Jan. 8), Samford (Jan. 11) and Wofford (Jan. 15). Tickets are available on GoMocs.com or calling the McKenzie Arena ticket office at (423) 266-MOCS (6627). There is a discount for advance purchase.
 
Chattanooga (9-5/0-1) at Mercer (6-9/0-2)
4:30 p.m. | Jan. 4 | Macon, Ga. | Hawkins Arena (3,500)
 
MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
TV: ESPN3 - Frank Malloy (PxP) & Tim Scarborough (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
- Hawkins Arena is the site of a hard-fought series of games since Mercer's insertion in the SoCon mix in 2014-15. They went down to the wire in each of the five visits. Chattanooga is 2-3 with three ending in overtime. Cumulative tally: 358-354 in favor of the Bears.
- With a win, it's the first four-game win streak since a string of five in a row in 2016-17. The fourth win in that streak was a 70-68 nail-biter at Mercer with the Mocs winning on a defensive stop as 3-time SoCon Defensive Player of the Year Justin Tuoyo switched onto Bears leading scorer & guard R'ian Holland blocking his 3pt attempt inside 10 seconds to play in a 69-66 contest.
- 7-0 when out-rebounding opponents. Mercer is 0-5 when out-boarded.
 
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
Jan. 8: Furman | Current Rec.: 12-3/2-0 | Next Opp: ETSU (Jan. 4)
Jan. 11: Samford | Current Rec.: 7-8/1-0 | Next Opp: at VMI (Jan. 4)
Jan. 15: Wofford | Current Rec.: 8-6/0-1 | Next Opp: UNCG (Jan. 4)
 
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