UTC trails ETSU by four strokes at SoCon golf tournament
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's golf team shot a 274 Monday to cut into East Tennessee State's lead at the Southern Conference championships i…
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Subscriber ExclusiveA look at who’s back, who’s gone and who’s been added to the UTC basketball roster
It's been a busy offseason for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's basketball season, one that ended in the semifinals of the Southern Conference …
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Getting back to basics has UTC atop SoCon softball standings again
The UTC softball team is having its best regular season since 2019.
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The top five active basketball players with Chattanooga ties
The Times Free Press takes a look at the five best current basketball players who have Chattanooga ties.
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Preaching importance of team culture, Schirmer wins over UTC leadership
New University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball coach Deandra Schirmer believes in a saying: "If you see her, you can be her."
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Subscriber ExclusiveFive things to know about new UTC women’s basketball coach Deandra Schirmer
Here are five quick facts about Deandra Schirmer, whose hire as UTC women's basketball coach was announced by the Mocs on Thursday.
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UTC hires Valdosta State’s Deandra Schirmer as women’s basketball coach
Deandra Schirmer became the eighth head coach in the 50-year history of UTC women's basketball on Thursday.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUTC lineman’s health journey helps him appreciate football more
Bryce Goodner didn't know exactly what was wrong with him.
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‘Electric’ Durant could be a difference maker in UTC backfield
Growing up, Justus Durant knew one thing: He wanted to play Division I football.
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Three things UTC men’s basketball needs from the transfer portal
The offseason needs for the UTC men's basketball program are fairly clear, with size at the top of the list.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFrom UTC to NFL: Bradley Central grad Jay Person could be next
UTC has proven it can prepare players for the NFL. The former Mocs at Thursday's pro day on Scrappy Moore Field hope to add more evidence.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUTC edge rusher Marquise Freeman in line to lead at key position
Marquise Freeman moved nearly 3,000 miles away from home to continue his football career out of high school in 2020. He later found his way to UTC.
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Poppie officially named Clemson women’s coach, UTC begins search for replacement
Clemson announced former University of Tennessee at Chattanooga head coach Shawn Poppie as its new women's basketball coach Tuesday afternoon.
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5 intriguing names who could replace UTC women’s coach Shawn Poppie
With news circulating that University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball coach Shawn Poppie has accepted the same position at Clemson, the Times Fr…
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UTC’s Poppie expected to step down to take over Clemson women’s program
After two successful seasons guiding the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball program to Southern Conference tournament championships, hea…
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Subscriber ExclusiveBiggest offseason task for Mocs could be keeping Shawn Poppie
Another largely successful season for the UTC women's basketball program is over, and now the real challenge begins.
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Strong season for UTC women ends with NCAA first-round loss
Defensively, the UTC women's basketball team gave itself a chance to compete in the first round of the NCAA tournament Saturday at N.C. State.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUTC plays its part in growth of women’s basketball
Jayda Worthy saw a lot of people attempting to prop up women's basketball in the past, including during her days as a player.
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Chattanooga native Ace Bailey a finalist for Gatorade national player of the year
Chattanooga native Airious "Ace" Bailey is one of three finalists for the Gatorade national player of the year honor in boys' basketball.
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UTC women face former coach Wes Moore in NCAA’s first round
The UTC women's basketball team will visit North Carolina State in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBaylor grad Beyuan Hendricks upped his game to help Lee Flames reach NCAA D-II tourney
In an alternate universe, Beyuan Hendricks is not playing his fifth and final year of college basketball at Lee University.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCleveland’s Kara Williams overcame major injuries to help Lee Lady Flames reach NCAA D-II tournament
You'll have to forgive former Cleveland High School basketball standout Kara Williams if she was a bit nervous.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFive things to know as Chattanooga Red Wolves open 2024 season
The Chattanooga Red Wolves will open their 2024 schedule Friday night when they face Lexington Sporting Club in Georgetown, Kentucky.
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UTC's Guinn proves to be SoCon’s best when it matters most
Jada Guinn saw the All-Southern Conference teams come out and, like any athlete would do, found what she felt was disrespect.
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UTC men blow 20-point lead, lose SoCon semifinal in OT
One word above all encapsulates the end result of UTC's loss to archrival East Tennessee State in the SoCon men's semifinals Sunday night.
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UTC women clinch NCAA bid, improve to 20-0 in SoCon finals
The UTC women's basketball team, another SoCon title in hand, is headed to the NCAA tourney for the second year in a row and the 17th time overall.
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Demetrius Davis finds range as UTC men reach SoCon semifinals
Demetrius Davis picked a perfect time to have one of the best games of his UTC basketball career.
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Subscriber ExclusiveChattanooga’s Ace Bailey became nation’s No. 2 hoops prospect after move to Atlanta
Ace Bailey wants to make something very clear every time he talks to the media: He's from Chattanooga.
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UTC point guard Addie Porter’s toughness key to SoCon push
In two years as a head coach, Shawn Poppie has built his UTC women's basketball program on toughness.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFive things we learned from UTC spring football practices
Another early start to spring practices allowed the UTC football team another early finish to that portion of the offseason Friday night.
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Five things to know as UTC men tip off postseason play
UTC will begin its time at the SoCon men's basketball tournament when it faces Wofford on Saturday in Asheville, North Carolina.
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Jada Guinn’s clinching surge sends UTC women into SoCon final
The UTC women's basketball team is headed to the SoCon tournament title game for the second year in a row.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFive memories for Mocs at SoCon basketball tourney in Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina, may not be home for the UTC basketball programs, but the Mocs have made a lot of good memories there.
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UTC women win SoCon tourney opener with gritty defense
The UTC women's basketball team wasn't always flashy, and didn't always need to be, on its way to winning the SoCon regular-season championship.
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Subscriber ExclusiveFive things to know as UTC women begin SoCon tournament play
The UTC women's basketball team is the No. 1 seed for the SoCon tourney, and the Mocs hope to repeat as champs after last year's surprising title run.
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Subscriber ExclusiveAfter long wait, UTC coaches rave over revamped facilities
Rusty Wright has measured the distance from his team's locker room to where the players have to shower. It's as long as a football field.
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UTC men lose at home, will be No. 3 seed in SoCon tournament
The UTC men's basketball team will head to the SoCon tourney as a top-three seed despite three losses in its last five games of the regular season.
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Subscriber ExclusiveBrainerd star C.J. Black’s backboard-shattering dunk still resonates decades later
Growing up, C.J. Black had always aspired to be viewed as one of the all-time greats of the Chattanooga basketball scene.
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UTC men hit 20-win mark, secure high SoCon seed
The UTC men's basketball team has secured another 20-win season.
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Fresh off milestone win, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball coach Frank Reed still ‘insane’ for success
With win number 1,200 of his career officially in the rear-view mirror, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball head coach Frank Reed had his mind on o…
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‘Lethargic’ Mocs suffer SoCon setback at The Citadel
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga men's basketball coach Dan Earl got straight to the point Saturday after his team's disappointing 71-62 loss at The Cita…
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Rally nets UTC women win, SoCon basketball title
As the senior-most member of the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women's basketball team, Sigrun Olafsdottir has been through the struggles.
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Honor Huff, big second half lead UTC men past Wofford
The UTC men's basketball team has been forced to do its share of adjusting on the fly in Dan Earl's second season as coach of the Mocs.
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Subscriber ExclusiveCleveland’s DJ Adams showing football potential at UTC
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga coaching staff is in agreement that sophomore defensive back DJ Adams has some of the makings of an elite player.
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Subscriber ExclusiveUTC tight end Jay Gibson leads as he preps for 7th college season
Like most veteran football players, Jay Gibson has learned how to take care of his body over the years. And there have been a lot of years.
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Subscriber ExclusiveMocs have made strides since Trey Bonham’s December addition
Trey Bonham wasn't going to turn down an opportunity to learn, an opportunity to prove himself as a basketball player.
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Honor Huff’s nine 3-pointers help Mocs sweep rival ETSU
Honor Huff knows how important it is for him to just keep shooting, both in practice and in games.
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Women on UTC football staff highlight growing national trend
Emily Baustert grew up around the sport of football, watching the sport with her father Matt — a Notre Dame football fan as well as the NFL's Raiders franchise…
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UTC men avenge loss to UNCG with 44-point turnaround on road
The UTC men's basketball team put together possibly its best 40-minute performance of the season to avenge a loss to UNC Greensboro.
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Teamwork helps UTC women win, move closer to SoCon’s top seed
The UTC women's basketball team has won 10 games in a row and remains unbeaten in SoCon play with the regular season entering its final weeks.
