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CHATTANOOGA---One of the most anticipated games of the season is here. The Chattanooga Mocs and ETSU Bucs meet for the 90th time. It's a game both sets of fans circle heading into the season.
 
This is the second matchup between the two in 2019-20. ETSU won the first 75-64 in Johnson City in a game with wild shifts. The Bucs came out of the half with a 22-3 run to seemingly put the game away ahead by 27, 56-29, with 13:47 to play. A scrappy set of Mocs had other ideas.
 
They slowly chipped away at the deficit possession-by-possession on both ends of the floor. Eight straight defensive stops and efficient offense saw the Mocs get to within nine on A.J. Caldwell's 3pt at 5:50.
 
After the eighth stop, the Mocs offense met strong resistance. As the shot clock neared zero, Grant Ledford's three in front of the visiting bench was blocked by Bo Hodges who ignited the fast break. Davien Williamson's corner three in transition calmed the home team. Caldwell nailed another three 16 seconds later getting it back to nine with 4:31 to go. That's as close as it would get.
 
Just 11 days separate meetings between Chattanooga and ETSU. That's the quickest turnaround in SoCon play for the Mocs since the season sweep of VMI in 2016 (11). This season's breaks between the remaining league opponents: VMI (14 days), Samford (18), Wofford (24), The Citadel (28), Furman (38), UNCG (42), Mercer (49) and Western Carolina (60).
 
The 7 p.m., tipoff in the Roundhouse airs on ESPN+ as well over the airwaves locally on WFLI 1070 AM/97.7 FM and the TuneIn app.
 
Chattanooga (14-9/5-5) vs. ETSU (19-4/8-2)
7 pm | Feb. 5 | 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.
 
PROMOTIONS

• Pregame Student Tailgate & T-Shirt Giveaway - The first 150 students at the game can enjoy a pregame tailgate with FREE pizza & wings, plus a FREE t-shirt! Student tailgate presented by Chattanooga Athletics, SGA and the Freshman Senate.
• Student Organization of the Game - Tonight's Student Organizations of the game are UTC SGA and Freshman Senate.
• Student iPad Giveaway - One lucky student at the game will win a brand-new iPad! Students must reserve their game ticket online in order to be eligible and must be present at the game when their name is called to claim their prize.
• Football Spring Poster Giveaway & Player Autographs - This is your first chance to pick up a 2020 Chattanooga Football Spring Poster, and some of the members of the team will be on the concourse pregame signing autographs!

 
3 NOTES TO KNOW
- 11-3 when limiting the opposition to less than 70 points. ETSU is 5-4 in when not reaching 70, 14-0 when topping it. On the flip side, the Bucs are 17-1 when keeping their opponents shy of 70. Their 63.8 scoring defense in league play is tops in the SoCon, while the Mocs rank third offensively (75.1).
- Since 1977-78, either Chattanooga (11) or ETSU (4) has captured the Southern Conference regular season title ranking as first and second over that span. The Mocs (11) and Bucs (7) own 18 of the previous 42 tourney crowns ranking first and third, respectively.
- Ramon Vila is off to a good start to his career in this rivalry series. In four games, he's averaging 13.8 ppg & 5.3 rpg making 23-35 FG (65.7%) vs ETSU.
 
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. Consider the new "All You Can Eat" option.
 
MBB UPCOMING GAMES
Feb. 8: at Wofford, 7 p.m. | Current Rec.: 15-8/7-3 | Next Opp: at VMI (Feb. 5)
Feb. 12: VMI, 7 p.m. | Current Rec.: 6-17/1-9 | Next Opp: Wofford (Feb. 5)
Feb. 15: at Furman, 4 p.m. | Current Rec.: 18-5/8-2 | Next Opp: Wofford (Feb. 5)
 
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