CHATTANOOGA CLASSIC
 
CHATTANOOGA (September 3, 2025) – The Chattanooga Mocs volleyball program will take the floor inside the famed and historic McKenzie Arena for the first time in its history as the team gets set to host its annual Chattanooga Classic this Thursday through Saturday. The three-day event is FREE for all fans.
 
Chattanooga (2-1) welcomes an incredibly strong field to this year's historic event with the likes of Alabama, Cincinnati, Jacksonville State and Ohio making way to the Scenic City for a weekend full of volleyball. The weekend's schedule in its entirety is below.
 
All three matches involving Chattanooga ONLY this weekend will be broadcasted LIVE on ESPN+ through the Watch ESPN platforms. Live stats for all matches are available.
 
Chattanooga Classic Schedule ∙ McKenzie Arena
Thursday, September 4
6:00PM – Cincinnati vs. Ohio ∙ Stats
 
Friday, September 5
12:00PM – Chattanooga vs. Ohio ∙ Watch/Stats
3:00PM – Cincinnati vs. Jacksonville State ∙ Stats
6:00PM – Chattanooga vs. Alabama ∙ Watch/Stats
 
Saturday, September 6
12:00PM – Ohio vs. Jacksonville State ∙ Stats
3:00PM – Cincinnati vs. Alabama ∙ Stats
6:00PM – Chattanooga vs. Jacksonville State ∙ Watch/Stats
 
Fan Information
The Chattanooga Classic is FREE for all fans, all weekend long. Fans may enter McKenzie Arena through Gate 1 OR Gate 3. The Clear Bag Policy will be in effect. Parking is available ($6) on campus with Lot 31 (Garage) as the preferred lot for fans.
 
Chattanooga Match Notes ∙ View
Opening Weekend in Orlando
Chattanooga finished its opening weekend winning two matches at the UCF Tournament in Orlando, capturing a thrilling 3-2 win over Norfolk State in the opener on Friday before rounding out the event with a 3-0 sweep over UC Riverside on Saturday. The Mocs battled host UCF in a tight 3-1 defeat on Friday.
 
Jackwin Named to UCF All-Tournament Team
Sydney Jackwin was named to the UCF Tournament All-Tournament Team last weekend after totaling 40 kills, 42 digs and seven aces over the three matches in Orlando. Jackwin totaled 17 kills and a career-high 24 digs during Friday's opening 3-2 win over Norfolk State before racking up 15 kills and 10 digs in Saturday's sweep over UC Riverside.
 
First Weekend Success Continues
Chattanooga has had great success in its past three season-opening weekends, spanning the 2023, 2024 & 2025 campaigns. The Mocs have played to an 8-2 record in its past three opening weekends, going 3-0 at the Georgia State Invitational in 2023, 3-1 at the Betty Austin Invitational (Alabama A&M) in 2024, and 2-1 at the UCF event last weekend.
 
Home to Something New
Chattanooga returns home following its season-opening weekend in Orlando to host the 18th edition of the Chattanooga Classic, running from Sept. 4-6. The event will be played inside the famed McKenzie Arena instead of the team's normal home of Maclellan Gym, marking the first time in the 43-year history of the "Roundhouse" where volleyball competition will commence on the playing surface.

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