CHATTANOOGA --- Coming off a season-opening 75-64 win at Loyola Marymount, the Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team is set to open the home schedule this Sunday with a 2:00 p.m. ET showdown with UNC Asheville inside McKenzie Arena as part of the Coke Zero Sugar Classic presented by 3H Group and Springhill Suites Downtown Chattanooga.
                                                 
Chattanooga (1-0) will host the likes of UNCA (1-1) and Tennessee Tech (0-1) over the next week as each program will face each other once. UTC and UNCA square off this Sunday before the Mocs face TTU on Tuesday night (7PM). TTU and UNCA will play in a neutral site game in the Roundhouse on Thursday (6PM).

Fans can watch the game for on ESPN+ through the Watch ESPN platform or listen LIVE with the 'Voice of the Mocs' Jim Reynolds through GoMocs.com or the Varsity Network app. Reynolds is in his 42nd year as the Mocs PxP voice, which is tied for 10th longest among all active NCAA DI announcers.

Full game preview including TV links, game notes and more can be found below.
 
BASICS – Coke Zero Sugar Classic presented by 3H Group and Springhill Suites Downtown Chattanooga
▪ Chattanooga (1-0, 0-0) vs. UNC Asheville (1-1, 0-0)
▪ 2:00 p.m. ET | McKenzie Arena (10,995) | Chattanooga, Tenn.
▪ WATCH (ESPN+) | LISTEN (WFLI 97.7FM/1050AM)| STATS
▪ BUY TICKETS
▪ *PLEASE NOTE GAMEDAY TRAFFIC FLOW MAY BE AFFECTED DUE TO CHATTANOOGA MARATHON ON SUNDAY*
 
GAME NOTES
Chattanooga | UNC Asheville | SoCon
 
PROMOTIONS
The first 100 students will receive a voucher for a FREE hot dog and drink at the concession stand. Students can pick up their voucher at the marketing table at Gate 1.
 
FAN INFORMATION & COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Masks are always REQUIRED inside McKenzie Arena except when actively drinking or eating. McKenzie Arena and parking services will operate on a CASHLESS basis for the 2021-22 season. Ticket purchases at the box office will still accept cash. Will Call will be located at Gate 1.
 
Parking ($5) is available in Lots 7, 34 as well as the nearby visitor's parking garage located adjacent to the University Center on Mocs Alumni Drive. All gates (1, 2, 3) will be open for fan access.
 
CLEAR BAG POLICY
In an effort to enhance spectator safety and align with national best-practices, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics Department has a clear bag policy for home games in all of its athletics facilities. 
 
Fans are allowed to bring in one plastic, vinyl or PVC clear bag that does not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" to home games.
 
Other items on the approved list include:
               - Storage Bag:  One Gallon re-sealable clear plastic freezer bag.
                - Small Clutch Purse:  No larger than 4.5" x 6.5" with or without a handle or strap. 
                - Seat Cushion or Bleacher Chair:  No larger than 16" and no pockets. 
                - Small Diaper Bag:  Must be accompanied by a child. 
 
Prohibited items include:
                - Large Purse
                - Large Tote
                - Non-Clear/Printed Tote
                - Duffel Bag
                - Drawstring Bag
                - Backpack
                - Fanny Pack
                - Camera Bag
 
TIP-OFF
- The Chattanooga Mocs opened the 2021-22 season with a 75-64 at Loyola Marymount... it was the season opener for both programs… 55-38 all-time opening the season... 11-37 starting out on the road... won four of the last six including wins at Georgia (2015) and Tennessee (2016).
 
- First time opening the season in the state of California or against a school from the Golden State... farthest westerly trek to begin a campaign is the 1992 Great Alaska Shootout losing in the opening round, 75-65, to New Mexico State on Nov. 26.
 
- The Mocs extend their school record non-conference win streak to 13 games... streak began on with the Dec. 15, 2019 84-80 overtime win over Troy… the win snapped LMU's 14-game win streak in season openers.
 
- Chattanooga and UNC Asheville are very familiar with each other with matchups occurring over the past two seasons. The pair of meetings, both won by the Mocs, were separated by just a combined seven points.
 
BY THE NUMBERS 
- David Jean-Baptiste scored 26 points in the opening win over LMU... most points in an opener since Ashley Champion's 30-point effort on Nov. 22, 2002 in a 68-66 triumph at Samford... 10th career 20pt night... 5-9 from 3pt range, his 31st game with three or more treys... 67th game with 10 or more points.
 
- Malachi Smith tallied 21 points in the win over LMU... game-high four assists... 9-11 from the FT line... 7th 20-point night and 31st in double figures.
 
- Darius Banks had a team-high seven rebounds... just the second time leading the Mocs on the boards but 17th career including his three years at James Madison.

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