CHATTANOOGA --- Coming off a thrilling 56-54 win at VCU on Saturday, the 4-0 Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team returns to McKenzie Arena to host NCAA Division III member Covenant College in a special Tuesday morning game at 11 a.m. ET as part of 'Hamilton County Literacy Day'. The game will be broadcasted LIVE on ESPN+.
 
The game will welcome nearly 7,000 local students as the initiative is to promote literacy to the 3^rd and 5^th grade students in the Hamilton County School System. Members of the men's basketball team have been visiting classrooms in the area over the past few weeks, reading to the students and talking about the balance of academics and athletics.
 
Organizations such as Coca-Cola, Students First, Hamilton County Schools and its cleaning services are greatly appreciated in helping create this opportunity for these students. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga would like to thank the Admissions Office and the Department of Diversity and Engagement for providing all students with UTC goodie bags at the game.
 
Chattanooga is in the midst of a 16-game non-conference win streak following Saturday's buzzer-beating win over VCU. The Mocs are ranked No. 21 in the Collegeinsider.com Mid-Major Top 25 Poll and were recently featured as a "Team to Consider" in NCAA.com's Andy Katz "Power 36" rankings.
 
Full game preview including game links and notes can be found below.
 
GAME BASICS
▪ Chattanooga (4-0, 0-0) vs. Covenant (4-1, 0-0)
▪ 11:00 a.m. ET | McKenzie Arena (10,995) | Chattanooga, Tenn.
▪ WATCH (ESPN+) | LISTEN (WFLI 97.7FM/1050AM)| STATS
▪ BUY TICKETS | STUDENT TICKETS
▪ *THERE WILL BE A LIMITED HOSPITALITY SELECTION FOR MOCS CLUB MEMBERS ON THE CONCOURSE BEHIND SECTION 209.
 
GAME NOTES
Chattanooga | Covenant | SoCon
 
FAN INFORMATION & COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Masks are no longer required for fans inside McKenzie Arena, however, the use of masks are encouraged. 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.

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 earned a 56-54 victory over A10-power VCU... improved to 4-0... first meeting with the Rams since 1989... Lamont Paris evened his career and UTC head coaching record to 64-64.
 
- The Mocs extended their school record non-conference win streak to 16 games following the win over VCU... streak began on Dec. 15, 2019 with an 84-80 overtime win over Troy... also carries a 15-game home non-conference win streak.
 
- Chattanooga will meet Covenant for just the third time... first time since 2013-14... UTC defeated Covenant 119-59 at home in its last meeting on November 8, 2013... game was former head coach Will Wade's UTC debut… the game will be counted as an exhibition for NCAA Division III member Covenant.
 
- Sophomore guard Malachi Smith has been named this week's Southern Conference Player of the Week after averaging 19.0 points per game and knocking down the game-winner at VCU on Saturday... the honor marks the second POTW laurel for Smith in his career after being tabbed on December 22 of last year... it's just the fourth Moc selection for the weekly award since the start of the 2015-16 season... (Smith, 2020 - Kevin Easley, 2019 - Tre' McLean, 2016).
 
BY THE NUMBERS 
- David Jean-Baptiste moved into 2nd all-time in program history with 209 career 3PT FG made... 34 away from tying Stephen McDowell (2008-09) for 1st with 243... has made a three in 29-straight games dating back to the 2019-20 season... longest active streak in the Southern Conference.
 
- Chattanooga has limited opponents to 29.3 points per game in the second half this season... two occasions with less than 30 points (27 vs. UNCA, 29 at LMU)... 31 points in season high (at VCU)... the Mocs have out-scored its opponents 149-117 in the second half this season... the 56.2 scoring defense ranks 24th in NCAA Division I.
 
- In a recently published 'Power 36' ranking system by NCAA.com's Andy Katz, Chattanooga was mentioned as "Team to Consider" among the top 36 teams in NCAA Division I... UTC is the lone team with a pair of true road victories over current 125 teams in the KenPom rankings.
 
MEN'S BASKETBALL 6-PACK MINI PLAN | BUY NOW
All three national TV games this season are included in the package, so fans have the chance to show off a rocking McKenzie Arena on a national scale! This 6-pack offer runs through Friday, November 26.
 
GAMES INCLUDE:
Sat., Nov 27 - College of Charleston (DH) – 4:00 p.m.
Sun., Dec. 12 - Tennessee Wesleyan – 2:00 p.m.
Thurs., Dec. 30 - ETSU – 7:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
Sat., Jan. 15 - Furman – 3:00 p.m. (CBS Sports Network)
Sat., Feb. 5 - Mercer (DH) – 12:00 p.m. (ESPNU)
Thurs., Feb. 17 - UNCG – 7:00 p.m.
 
PRICES:
Padded Reserved - $90*
Lower Bowl & Sideline - $60
Gold Circle Corner - $48
Gold Circle Endzone - $48
*required $100 Mocs Club donation

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