The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football team have clinched a share of their first league championship since 1984. UTC is 8-3 overall, 6-2 in SoCon action, and close out the regular season at No. 1 Alabama.
Mocs basketball season tips off
The Mocs are back in action at McKenzie Arena for the beginning of basketball season! Both the Mocs and Lady Mocs will open their seasons on Friday, November 8. The men tip off at 5:30 p.m. and the women at 7 p.m.
Bonfire 2013 planned for November 6
As the temperature begins to drop, plan to warm up at the 5th Annual UTC Bonfire on Wednesday, November 6 at the former Chamberlain Field. This year’s event will be sponsored by the Student Government Association (SGA). Students with a valid Mocs card can come at 6:30 p.m. to enjoy free refreshments and giveaways. The bonfire and pep rally will begin shortly after 7 p.m.
Blue + Gold= Green at UTC football games
In coordination with Waste Connections of Tennessee, Inc., UTC has implemented a recycling program to be featured at all Mocs Football home games throughout the 2013 season.
UTC “paints the town blue & gold”
Local downtown businesses have decked out their stores in UTC colors to help “Paint the Town Blue & Gold” to promote upcoming Mocs Athletics events. In coordination with the RiverCity Company, the UTC Student Government Association and Athletic Department outfitted the 50 businesses with streamers, balloons, and UTC decorations.
Mocs Football season begins August 29
Plan to come to Finley Stadium and cheer for the Football Mocs as they kick off the 2013 season opener against UT Martin on Thursday, August 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Will Wade named Mocs Men’s Basketball Coach
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics David Blackburn announced Will Wade as the new men’s basketball head coach today. Wade just finished his fourth season as an assistant coach at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Va., and is the 18th head coach in the history of Chattanooga basketball. Read more here.
Chattanooga announces Jim Foster as Women’s Basketball Head Coach
2013 Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Inductee was named the new women’s basketball head coach.
David Blackburn introduced as Vice Chancellor & Director of Athletics
Hundreds of members of the University community came out to meet, greet and hear from the new leader of UTC Athletics.