CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Chattanooga and Western Carolina are scheduled to take the court on Thursday night at 6 p.m. inside McKenzie Arena. It's one of two remaining home regular season games for Chattanooga, who currently sits in first place in the SoCon standings.
Game Day Information
Chattanooga (16-7, 8-2 SoCon) vs. Western Carolina (3-22, 0-11 SoCon)
Date: Thursday | February 19
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Site: Chattanooga, Tenn. | McKenzie Arena
Promotion: Play4Kay Pink Out Game, National Girl's and Women in Sports Day, Girl Scout's Day
Thursday marks UTC's annual Play4Kay game, coinciding with the Kay Yow Cancer Fund. The
Kay Yow Cancer Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 2007 by Hall of Fame coach Kay Yow before she passed away from breast cancer. The fund supports scientific research and programs to improve access to quality cancer healthcare for underserved women, focusing on all cancers affecting women.
Check GoMocs.com for links to live stats, video streaming on ESPN+ and audio streaming on WFLI 96.1 FM/100.3 FM/1070 AM hosted by the Varsity Network.
Tickets can be purchased in advance here or by calling/visiting the McKenzie Arena Box Office at (423) 266-MOCS (6627) during business hours of M-F, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. (ET).
Last Time They Met
Jan. 24, 2026 | Chattanooga 61, WCU 52
In a meeting earlier this season, Chattanooga scored the first 14 points of the game in less than three minutes, on its way to a 61-52 win. WCU fought back to get within five points in the fourth quarter, but ultimately UTC came out on top to win its seventh consecutive game in the series.
Caia Elisaldez led the Mocs with 22 points in the win.
Series History
In a rivalry that dates back to 1979, Chattanooga leads the all-time series 89-13... The Mocs are 41-7 on their home court against WCU... UTC has won seven in a row in the series... Chattanooga has won 11 out of the last 12 meetings.
Corbitt Named Player of the Week
Gianna Corbitt was named SoCon Player of the Week on Tuesday after her sixth double-double of the year against ETSU. The junior forward scored 25 points and collected 13 rebounds. She is just the fourth Moc in program history to win at least four player of the week awards in a single season, joining Jada Guinn (2023-24), Shanara Hollinquest (2008- 09), and Alex Anderson (2007-08 & 2006-07) on that list.
Two-Game Losing Skid
The Mocs are riding a two-game losing skid, falling on the road at Wofford (63-67) and in 2OT at home to ETSU (90-91) by a combined five points. This comes after the Mocs had previously won 12 consecutive games.
Where Things Stand in SoCon
Chattanooga holds an 8-2 SoCon record, sitting alone in first place atop the league standings. Right on its tail are Furman and Wofford, a half-game behind the Mocs at 8-3. UTC has four remaining conference games while Furman and Wofford have three left on their schedule.
Scouting Chattanooga
Elisaldez and Corbitt continue to be a dynamic duo for the Mocs. Elisaldez leads the SoCon in scoring at 15.7 ppg and in assists at 5.3 apg. Corbitt is right behind her at 14.8 ppg (3
rd in SoCon) while being amongst the top rebounders in the league at 8.2 rpg (2
nd in SoCon).
Ava Card and
Izzy McPherson, who each average just over seven points a game, have proven that they can step up when called upon offensively as well. Card scored a career-high 17 points in her last game vs. ETSU and has been in double figures in six games. McPherson has a game this season of 20 points against Samford, which was a career high. She has been in double figures offensively in four SoCon games.
Despite allowing 91 points in the 2OT loss at ETSU, Chattanooga still leads the SoCon in points allowed in conference play at 53 ppg. Offensively, UTC is also leading the league in scoring during SoCon play at 63.6 ppg. Another key stat the Mocs lead in SoCon play is rebounding, averaging 40.1 rpg.
Scouting Western Carolina
The Catamounts come to the Scenic City losers of 11 games in a row, all of which were SoCon games. Their last win came on Dec. 30 at home against Montreat. Five of Western Carolina's 11 losses during this run came by single digits, including the game on Jan. 24 vs. UTC. The Catamounts though are still looking for their first win away from the Ramsey Center in Cullowhee this year, as they hold an 0-12 record in road and neutral site games this year.
Ally Hollifield and Taj Hunter, two of Western Carolina's guards are their top scorers this year. Hollifield averages 11.8 ppg (9
th in SoCon) while also leading the team in rebounding at 5.2 rpg and in assists at 3.9 apg (3
rd in SoCon). She scored 15 points the last time the Catamounts and Mocs played. Looking at Hunter, the native of Atlanta is averaging 10.5 ppg and 3.2 rpg. She has been in double figures offensively in seven SoCon games.
The Catamounts are last in the league in points per game (54) and opponents points per game (67.5) in SoCon play. Western Carolina ranks sixth in the SoCon in rebounding at 33.8 rpg in conference games.
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