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11/8/2026 4:46:00 PM | Women's Basketball
2026-27 Chattanooga Women's Basketball
Postgame Quotes vs. Florida
Nov. 8, 2026 | McKenzie Arena
Coach Deandra Schirmer
Opening statement:
"Yeah, we had a group that was really excited about this, it's been a minute since we brought an SEC opponent to our Chattanooga community, and the first thing that I want to say is thanks to our fans. Thank you to all of Chattanooga and everybody who came out. The atmosphere around the Roundhouse was unbelievable. And when they come out, and our fans are giving us that much energy, we just want to give them a win, you know? And that was something that I am so proud to be a part of this program, to be part of this community, because they showed up and they showed out, and I hope they know that we gave it everything we got."
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On the difference today:
"From a coaching standpoint, we weren't disciplined enough in the fourth quarter of the game. And I feel like giving up 23 points in the fourth quarter really allowed Florida to seal the game. It's a great teaching point for our team. You don't win the game at 30 minutes, you have to play the entire 40. I also feel like there were a lot of possessions where we weren't as checked in as we needed to be. This group has to be able to understand that glimpses of greatness amounts to nothing if we don't have consistency, if we can't be consistent offensively and defensively, it won't transpire where it needs to go."
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On moving forward:
"I think that they know this, but the competitive effort is most important. That's the recipe. That's the expectation of everything we're trying to do no matter what. Whether we have a rocking Roundhouse, or whether we're on a road trip, and there's two fans in the stands. We have to bring that kind of effort and that kind of intensity. That's where we need to be especially executing down the stretch."
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Izzy McPherson, G, Jr.
On today's atmosphere:
"It's about going and saying hi to everyone, seeing how engaged they all were, it was so much fun. We just have incredible support, unity and stuff like that. And honestly, we know how big of a program that [Florida] is. We know how big of deal it is to a lot of people."
Gabbie Grooms, G, Jr.
On what Coach Schirmer was telling the team as the game was close
"The main point Coach D was saying to focus on each play. Don't look at the scoreboard or look ahead. Just focus on the things we can control in that moment."
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Postgame Quotes vs. Florida
Nov. 8, 2026 | McKenzie Arena
Coach Deandra Schirmer
Opening statement:
"Yeah, we had a group that was really excited about this, it's been a minute since we brought an SEC opponent to our Chattanooga community, and the first thing that I want to say is thanks to our fans. Thank you to all of Chattanooga and everybody who came out. The atmosphere around the Roundhouse was unbelievable. And when they come out, and our fans are giving us that much energy, we just want to give them a win, you know? And that was something that I am so proud to be a part of this program, to be part of this community, because they showed up and they showed out, and I hope they know that we gave it everything we got."
Â
On the difference today:
"From a coaching standpoint, we weren't disciplined enough in the fourth quarter of the game. And I feel like giving up 23 points in the fourth quarter really allowed Florida to seal the game. It's a great teaching point for our team. You don't win the game at 30 minutes, you have to play the entire 40. I also feel like there were a lot of possessions where we weren't as checked in as we needed to be. This group has to be able to understand that glimpses of greatness amounts to nothing if we don't have consistency, if we can't be consistent offensively and defensively, it won't transpire where it needs to go."
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On moving forward:
"I think that they know this, but the competitive effort is most important. That's the recipe. That's the expectation of everything we're trying to do no matter what. Whether we have a rocking Roundhouse, or whether we're on a road trip, and there's two fans in the stands. We have to bring that kind of effort and that kind of intensity. That's where we need to be especially executing down the stretch."
Â
Izzy McPherson, G, Jr.
On today's atmosphere:
"It's about going and saying hi to everyone, seeing how engaged they all were, it was so much fun. We just have incredible support, unity and stuff like that. And honestly, we know how big of a program that [Florida] is. We know how big of deal it is to a lot of people."
Gabbie Grooms, G, Jr.
On what Coach Schirmer was telling the team as the game was close
"The main point Coach D was saying to focus on each play. Don't look at the scoreboard or look ahead. Just focus on the things we can control in that moment."
FOLLOW CHATTANOOGA WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
For the latest news and information on Chattanooga Mocs Basketball, visit the official website of Mocs Athletics at GoMocs.com. Fans can also follow the Mocs on social media at @GoMocsWBK (X), @GoMocsWBK (Instagram) and ChattanoogaWomensBasketball (Facebook).
GoMocs.com is the official website of the Chattanooga Mocs. Buy officially licensed gear in our online store. The Mocs can also be followed on their official Facebook page or on Twitter. Find out how to join the UTC Mocs Club and support more than 300 student-athletes by clicking here. NIL opportunities with Chattanooga Mocs student-athletes can be found here.
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