Thompson Scores Game Winner In Cleveland State Win Over Volunteer State

  • Saturday, December 7, 2024
Ziara Thompson put in the game winner completing a Cleveland State women's basketball 11-point fourth quarter comeback against Volunteer State.

With seven seconds remaining Thompson put in the go-ahead bucket after stealing a rebound away from the Pioneers Tishana Moore for the 51-50 win.

"Resiliency at its finest!" head coach Ayana McWilliams said. "These girls fought to the end, and I couldn't be more proud!"

The game was tied at halftime, then Cleveland State (3-7, 2-5) struggled in the third quarter against Volunteer State (3-11, 1-5).

After storming back to bring the game within a point, Mar'Nazha Houston fouled out with about thirty seconds remaining in the game leaving the Cougars with four players.

Houston, last week's NJCAA player of the week and the conference's leading rebounder, put together a double-double scoring a game high 19 points while bringing down 25 rebounds.

Thompson put in 16 points for Cleveland State.
For the Pioneers, Ella Disney led the way with 14 points while Kendall Myree put together her own double-double with 13 points and 14 rebounds.

The win was the Cougars third in a row after starting the season with seven straight losses, and their first home conference win of the season.

Next up Cleveland State travels to Snead State (4-3, 1-1) for a non-conference game. Tip-off is Wednesday, December 11 at 6:00 p.m. est.
Sports
Lookouts Split Doubleheader On Saturday
  • 6/15/2025

After a Friday night rainout the Chattanooga Lookouts played two against the Biloxi Shuckers Saturday, dropping the first game 7-2 and winning the night cap 5-2. The Lookouts have now won three ... more

McDermott, Smith Score Second Half Goals In CFC Women's Win Over Atlanta Fire United
  • 6/14/2025

Chattanooga FC Women showed its resilience once again and defeated Atlanta Fire United 2-0 thanks to second-half goals from forward Reese McDermott and defender Kaylie Smith at Finley Stadium ... more

Mocs Tennis Recruiting Class Ranked 16th In Mid-Major Poll
  • 6/13/2025

The Chattanooga Mocs women’s tennis program matched its highest-ever ranking in Tennis Recruiting Network’s annual Mid-Major Top 25 Classes as the squad came in at No. 16 in the 2025 edition ... more