Chattanooga vs. King
Postgame Notes
Chattanooga | McKenzie Arena
Monday, November 3, 2025
 
Team
• Chattanooga beat King University 82-34 … Mocs fourth straight win over the Tornado in four years.
• UTC starts the season 1-0.
• Second time opening the season against King with the Education Day Game (2023-24).
• Second largest margin of victory at 48 points. Largest was 88-32 [56 pts] last season.
• Coach Deandra Schirmer cleared the bench and all 11 players scored.
• Chattanooga shot 54.2% (32-59) for the game and 67% in the second quarter.
• UTC was 6-of-22 from 3-point range and 12-of-15 from the free throw line.
• The Mocs had nine turnovers … last time with less than 10 was 8 vs. UNCG in the SoCon final, 3/9/25.
• The Mocs bench scored 36 points to the Tornado's 14 … UTC outscored King 46-10 in the paint.
• 17 assists and 12 steals for the Mocs.
 
Individual
• Caia Elisaldez, Jr., G
20 points, 5 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 0 turnovers
Scored 10 points in Chattanooga's 18-1 run in the second quarter.
Eighth time in her career topping the 20-point margin.
 
• Ava Card, So., G/F
9 points, 4 rebounds, 2 steals
3-for-6 field goals, 2-4 3-pointers
 
• Kalifa Ford, Gr., G
8 points, 2 rebounds, 4 assists
Made her debut with the Mocs after an injury sidelined before the start of 2024-25.
 
• Izzy McPherson, RFr., G
8 points, 2 rebounds
3-for-7 field goals, 2-for-4 3-pointers
 
• Sarah Owona, Jr., G
7 points, 7 rebounds
3-for-3 from the free throw line, 2-for-6 from the field
Led the Mocs in rebounding