Chattanooga men's basketball, seeded No. 3, suffered a heartbreaking 85-84 overtime loss to No. 7 seeded ETSU in the Southern Conference Tournament semifinals, relinquishing a 20-point lead and succumbing to ETSU's pressure defense.

The Big Picture

The defeat marked the end of Chattanooga's tournament run as ETSU advanced to the SoCon title game, showcasing the unpredictable and intense nature of college basketball postseason.

By the Numbers
  • Chattanooga led by 20 points with 14:18 remaining.
  • Chattanooga committed 16 turnovers, with 12 in the second half.
  • Jan Zidek led UTC with 26 points.
  • ETSU held a 24-6 offensive rebounding advantage.
Yes, But

The Mocs' struggles with turnovers and rebounding against ETSU's physical play highlighted areas for improvement in future matchups.

State of Play
  • Chattanooga ended its tournament run with a 21-12 record.
  • Coach Dan Earl made his ninth SoCon Tournament appearance.
What's Next

Chattanooga will regroup and prepare for future seasons, aiming to address turnovers and rebounding deficiencies.

Bottom Line

The Mocs' loss to ETSU in the SoCon Tournament showcases the fine margins and intense competition in college basketball postseason, emphasizing the importance of execution under pressure for success.