CHATTANOOGA --- The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team aims to clinch the Southern Conference regular season title for the second time in the last three days as they host VMI as part of a special '90's Night' and 'Legends Weekend' inside the Roundhouse. Tip-off is set for 4:00 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
 
UTC basketball alums and legends will make their way back into McKenzie Arena for the special occasion. Celebrating its 25^th anniversary, the 1997 NCAA Sweet 16 team will be featured with a special halftime recognition. In addition, the first 1,000 fans will receive FREE throwback t-shirts courtesy of Dr Pepper, a throwback shirt that includes the old train-themed logo.
 
For more information on 'Legends Weekend' please click HERE.
 
Chattanooga (22-6, 12-3 SoCon) looks to bounce back from Thursday night's tough 73-70 home loss to UNCG. The Mocs furious comeback effort was thwarted, along with clinching the regular season title, with a late three from the Spartans. UTC is two games ahead of Furman (10-5) in the standings and remain in position to clinch the top spot on Saturday.
 
VMI (15-12, 8-7 SoCon) aims to snap a two-game skid after winning the previous four on its schedule. The Keydets are coming off a hard-fought 100-99 overtime loss at Samford on Thursday night. Jake Stephens, one of the higher-caliber players in the league, leads the team with 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per contest.   

The game vs. VMI can be streamed on ESPN+ through the Watch ESPN platform. Fans can also listen LIVE on WFLI 96.1 FM/100.3 FM/1070 AM in Chattanooga as well as the Varsity Network app.
 
Additional game information, notes, promotions and more are below.
 
GAME PROMOTIONS AND TIDBITS
- Equity and Inclusion Night
- Legends Weekend (alumni reunion) & 90's Night
- FREE GIVEAWAY: First 1,000 fans will receive FREE throwback t-shirts
- Malachi Smith 1,000 career point pre-game recognition
- Halftime recognition of the 1997 Sweet 16 team

GAME BASICS
▪ Chattanooga (22-6, 12-3) vs. VMI (15-12, 8-7)
▪ 4:00 p.m. ET | McKenzie Arena (10,995) | Chattanooga, Tenn.
▪ WATCH (ESPN+) | LISTEN (WFLI 96.1FM/100.3FM/1070AM) | STATS
▪ BUY TICKETS | STUDENT TICKETS

RADIO NOTE: WFLI added 96.1 and 100.3 FM to their arsenal of stations. The previous agreement had the Mocs on 97.7 FM and 1070 AM which was a good base of operation. Starting this weekend, 96.1 takes the place of 97.7 while 100.3 is added. The change to 96.1 adds the audio reach by roughly 100,000 homes while 100.3 expands the overall coverage further north of the Tennessee River especially strengthening the signal in Hixson and Soddy-Daisy.
 
Mocs Sports Network is developed by Mocs Sports Properties, the Learfield-owned multimedia rights holder for Mocs athletics. MSN broadcasts every men's and women's basketball and football game as well as "Chat with the Mocs", a weekly coach's show covering all things Mocs.
 
Mocs Sports Network Stations: 96.1 FM, 100.3 FM & 1070 AM.

GAME NOTES
Chattanooga | VMI | SoCon
 
SERIES HISTORY – 63^rd Meeting
All-Time: 47-15 – Chattanooga
Last: 78-74, Chattanooga – Jan. 22, 2022 (Lexington, Va.)
Home: 23-4 – Chattanooga
Away: 20-9 – Chattanooga
Neutral: 4-2 – Chattanooga

TIP-OFF
- Chattanooga enters the game with a 22-6 record and a 12-3 mark in SoCon play... two games up in first place in the SoCon standings (Furman, 10-5)... coming off a 73-70 loss at home to UNCG on Thursday... UTC fell nine spots from No. 52 to No. 61 in the latest NET Rankings following the loss.
 
- Chattanooga and VMI will meet for the second time this season after UTC claimed a 78-74 victory back on January 22 in Cameron Hall in Lexington… Malachi Smith hit the go-ahead jumper while David Jean-Baptiste came away with a crucial steal to seal the win... Smith led all scorers with 25 points.
 
- VMI enters the game with a 15-12 overall record and an 8-7 mark in SoCon play... sits in a four-way tie for third with UNCG, Wofford and Mercer... coming off a 100-99 overtime loss on Thursday night at Samford... Samford's Ques Glover connected on the game winner with just a few seconds on the clock... Keydets have lost their last two after rolling on a four-game win streak... last four games have been decided by single digits.

BY THE NUMBERS 
- Chattanooga's magic number towards the Southern Conference regular season title is down to just one... the Mocs can clinch at least a share of the title with a win over VMI on Saturday... or a Furman loss vs. Wofford on Saturday afternoon.
 
- Chattanooga is now 11-2 in the Roundhouse this season (6-1 SoCon) following Thursday's defeat to UNCG... snapped a streak of nine straight home conference wins... 30-9 over the last three seasons at home.
 
- 24 points for David Jean-Baptiste on Thursday... DJB's seventh point pushed him into fourth-place on the Mocs all-time scoring list... passed David Bryan '69 (1,648 points)... DJB now has 1,666.

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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