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CHATTANOOGA--- It's a quick stop in the McKenzie Arena depot for the Chattanooga Mocs hosting The Citadel Wednesday night. The three out of four on the road stretch continues afterwards, but it's all Bulldogs, all the time right now.
 
Both squads are coming off Southern Conference road losses; the Mocs at UNCG, while the Bulldogs dropped a rivalry game at VMI. Chattanooga has won six of eight and look to return to the shooting form during the recent 3-game homestand making 53.4 percent overall and 46.6 percent from 3pt range.
 
This edition is 7-1 in the Roundhouse with the only blemish coming in a narrow loss to Furman. Matt Ryan (16.5 ppg), David Jean-Baptiste (14.6) and Ramon Vila (13.9) all enjoy the environs of the home court; especially Ryan (44.8%) and Jean-Baptiste (47.2%) from long range.
 
Vila scored in double figures in eight of the last nine games. He's topped five FG made 10 times this season shooting 61.2 percent overall, 66.7 percent (58-87) over the last nine. Jean-Baptiste has hit multiple 3s in six straight. Five of the six include better than 50 percent conversion rate. He's made 15 of 27 (57.7%) during the streak.
 
The Bulldogs have been knocking on the door since the turn of the calendar. Five straight league losses are by an average of 5.2 points with three within a possession late in losses at Samford (69-68), Western Carolina (86-82) and at Wofford (73-71).
 
Kaelon Harris and Kaiden Rice top the scoring chart at 14.6 and 14.3 points per game, respectively. Grad transfer Tyson Batiste adds 6.8 points and 6.2 assists per contest, while Harris paces on the boards (8.4).
 
The 7 p.m., tipoff in Roundhouse is on ESPN+ as well over the airwaves locally on WFLI 1070 AM/97.7 FM and the TuneIn app.
 
Chattanooga (12-7/3-3) vs. The Citadel (6-11/0-6)
7 pm | Jan. 22 | Chattanooga | McKenzie Arena (10,995)
 
MEDIA AVAILABILITY:
TV: ESPN+ - 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
- The Mocs are dog people with a 3-0 record against Bulldogs (Tennessee Wesleyan, UNC Asheville & Samford) and 4-0 against canines (Wofford) in general. The squad is 9-2 against animal-themed mascots.
- Chattanooga loves shooting in the Roundhouse. The numbers are striking making 49.5 percent from the field and 40.7 percent from 3pt range making nearly 11 per game (10.8).
- This is the 84th meeting with The Citadel (65-18). That ranks 5th on the most frequent opponent list behind Samford (100), Western Carolina (94), Furman (88) and ETSU (88). The 65 wins are second to 66 vs. Western.
 
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. 25: at ETSU | Current Rec.: 17-3/6-1 | Next Opp: Chattanooga (Jan. 25)
Jan. 29: at Samford | Current Rec.: 8-12/2-4 | Next Opp: at Furman (Jan. 22)
Feb. 1: Western Carolina | Current Rec.: 12-5/4-2 | Next Opp: at Mercer (Jan. 22)
 
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