CHATTANOOGA --- The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team returns to McKenzie Arena for the first time in over two weeks to host NAIA-member Tennessee Wesleyan on Sunday afternoon for its special 'Teddy Bear Toss' game to benefit the Chattanooga Forgotten Child Fund. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET.
 
Fans who bring a stuffed teddy bear or similar item for donation will have the opportunity to purchase a discounted ticket. All bears and stuffed animals will be thrown onto the court for collection at halftime.
 
Chattanooga (8-1) enters the game riding a three-game win streak, all coming on the road, after picking up a hard-fought 78-73 win at UNC Asheville on Wednesday. A member of the NAIA's Appalachian Athletic Conference, Tennessee Wesleyan (10-2) saw a seven-game win streak snapped on Wednesday night with an 84-74 loss at Reinhardt.

The upcoming game vs. Tennessee Wesleyan can be streamed on ESPN+ through the Watch ESPN platform or fans can listen on WFLI 97.7 FM/1070 AM in Chattanooga as well as on GoMocs.com and the Varsity Network app.
 
GAME BASICS
▪ Chattanooga (8-1, 0-0) vs. Tennessee Wesleyan (10-2, 7-1)
▪ 2:00 p.m. ET | McKenzie Arena (10,995) | Chattanooga, Tenn.
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GAME NOTES
Chattanooga | TN Wesleyan (unavailable) | SoCon
 
SERIES HISTORY – 69^th Meeting
All-Time: 50-18 – Chattanooga
Last: 99-51, Chattanooga – Dec. 8, 2019 (McKenzie Arena)
Home: 36-8 – Chattanooga
Away: 13-10 – Chattanooga
Neutral: 1-0 – Chattanooga
 
TIP-OFF
- Chattanooga enters the game with an 8-1 record for the fifth time in program history... coming off its 11th-straight non-conference road win with a 78-73 decision at UNC Asheville on Wednesday... UTC has won its last 21 meetings with Tennessee Wesleyan and holds the all-time series record 50-18.
 
- The matchup marks the first game in McKenzie Arena since November 27th's 68-66 loss to College of Charleston... last three have come on the road (3 W's)... five of a six game stretch will come away from the Roundhouse.
 
- Tennessee Wesleyan enters the game with a 10-2 overall record and a 7-1 mark in AAC play (NAIA)... coming off an 84-74 loss at Reinhardt on Wednesday night... snapped a seven-game win streak after the loss... the Bulldogs last visited McKenzie Arena on December 8, 2019.

BY THE NUMBERS 
- Chattanooga became one of only two NCAA Division I teams (Monmouth, 5) with five true road wins through 12/8 after the win at Asheville... Chattanooga has won its last 11 non-conference games away from home... 20-1 in last 21 non-conference games... 16-4 in last 20 road contests.
 
- Malachi Smith posted his third-straight 25-plus point effort in Wednesday's win... 28 at Tennessee Tech (11/30)... 27 at Lipscomb (12/5)... 28 at UNC Asheville (12/8)... first Moc to record three-straight 25+ scoring games since Chad Copeland (30, 33 & 36 - Jan. 2-8, 1994)... leads the team this season with 18.4ppg average… averaged 27.7ppg on 3-game road trip shooting 69.6 percent (32-46) from the field over that stretch improving his season scoring averaging nearly five points per game to 18.4.
 
- A.J. Caldwell matched his career high for 3pt made after a perfect 5-5 performance at Asheville... finished with 15 points... 1st double-digit scoring game this season but 13th of his career.
 
- Avery Diggs had 11 points in 15 minutes off the bench with four rebounds at Asheville... 19 points and nine boards in 31 minutes in the last two games making 77.8 percent (7-9) from the field... squad was +15 with Diggs on the floor.
 
- Silvio De Sousa has scored in double digits in each of the last six games after posting 14 on Wednesday... averaging 15.3ppg over that span... shooting 58.5% (38-for-65) from the floor over those five games... has totaled 46 rebounds (7.6rpg) over the last six games... two games with double digit rebounds in that stretch... both double-doubles... 11 blocks over the last five games... last four with 2+... two of four included 3 blocks... averaging 1.3 blocks per game.

FAN INFORMATION & COVID-19 GUIDELINES
Masks are no longer required for fans inside McKenzie, however, the use of masks is 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

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