The Chattanooga Mocs men's basketball team secured their fourth consecutive victory by defeating Tennessee State 85-78 in the opening game of the Coke Classic. After trailing at halftime with a score of 37-31, the Mocs energized their performance in the second half, outscoring their opponent 54-41. Key contributions came from Trey Bonham, who scored a season-high 28 points, and Honor Huff, delivering 19 points, highlighting their effective attacking play, especially from the free-throw line.

By the Numbers
  • Chattanooga finished 28-of-36 (77.8%) from the free-throw line, with 24-of-29 (82.8%) in the second half.
  • Trey Bonham's 28 points marked a season-high, shooting 11-of-18 overall, including 3-of-8 from three-point range.
Yes, But

Despite the strong second-half performance, Chattanooga's first half exhibited struggles, particularly in shooting as they managed only 17.6% from three-point range, prompting concerns over their shooting efficiency when under pressure.

State of Play
  • Chattanooga improved their record to 4-3, showing resilient gameplay after overcoming an 11-point first-half deficit.
  • Tennessee State, now at 3-4, struggled against UTC's defensive adjustments in the second half.
What's Next

Chattanooga is set to face Bryant on November 27, where they will aim to maintain their winning streak and build momentum heading into the heart of the season.

Bottom Line

Chattanooga's ability to rally from a halftime deficit underscores their potential as a competitive force this season, particularly if their shooting consistency improves, especially early in games.