Mocs Have Big 2nd Half To Win At Tennessee Tech

  • Wednesday, December 1, 2021

The UTC Mocs had a big second-half comeback to defeat Tennessee Tech on the road on Tuesday night. Chattanooga trailed at the half, but ended up winning 82-65.

Tennessee Tech started with a 10-2 run and led by as much as 13 points at 28-15 with 8:32 to play in the first half. The Mocs closed the gap towards the end of the first period, hitting a bucket with under five seconds to play to make it a 41-35 advantage in favor of the home team.

Chattanooga quickly tied the game at the start of the second half, hitting two three-pointers.

The Mocs shot 60 percent from the floor for the second half, while the Golden Eagles went cold.

Tech hit just one of its first 12 attempts from the field coming out of the break. Chattanooga enjoyed a 21-2 run to take a 13-point lead seven minutes into the half.

Malachi Smith had a team high 28 points, while  Silvio DeSousa pulled down 11 rebounds.

Sports
UTC Men's And Women's Basketball Tickets Now On Sale
  • 7/8/2025

It’s that time of year. Chattanooga Mocs men’s and women’s basketball season ticket renewals and public sales are now available for purchase as of today, July 8, in anticipation of the upcoming ... more

Chattanooga FC Women Travels To WPSL South Region Semifinals Saturday
  • 7/7/2025

Chattanooga FC announced Sunday that CFC Women will face Arlington Soccer Blue (VA) in the WPSL South Region semifinals on Saturday, July 12th at Revolution Sports Park in Leesburg, Virginia, ... more

Former LaFayette Resident Bill Pike Named To Marshall County, Ala., Sports Hall Of Fame
  • 7/7/2025

Former Chattanooga area resident Bill Pike has been named to the Marshall County, Ala., Sports Hall of Fame. A native of LaFayette, Ga., he is the son of Eugene and Bonnie Pike. The elder ... more