- Matchup: Chattanooga Mocs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
- Venue: Freedom Hall, Johnson City, TN
- Broadcast: CBSSN
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This Wednesday, the Chattanooga Mocs (10-15) will visit Freedom Hall to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (18-7).
In their previous contest, the Chattanooga Mocs suffered a defeat against The Citadel, concluding the game at 78-71. During this match, the Mocs posted a field goal percentage of 44.4% (28 of 63) and connected on 9 of 29 shots from beyond the arc. From the free-throw line, Chattanooga converted 6 of 8 attempts, achieving a rate of 75.0%. On the boards, they accumulated 28 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. The team also registered 17 assists while forcing 9 turnovers from their opponents and securing 5 steals. Defensively, Chattanooga allowed their rivals to shoot 50.0% (29 for 58) from the floor. The Citadel recorded 14 assists and 10 steals, while they secured 27 rebounds (4 offensive, 23 defensive) and did not block any shots. The Citadel excelled at the free-throw line, making 11 of their 13 attempts for an impressive 84.6% conversion rate and successfully hitting 9 out of their 29 three-point attempts. Both teams committed 12 and 13 personal fouls, respectively.
Jordan Frison stood out during the game, boasting an impressive shooting percentage of 58.8% along with 3 assists within his 29 minutes of play, totaling 24 points with 10 successful field goals out of 17 attempts and collecting 3 rebounds.
Chattanooga enters this game with a season record of 10-15, averaging 9.9 turnovers and committing 18.9 fouls per game. As a collective, the Mocs secure 32.9 rebounds per game and have tallied 380 assists this season, ranking them 82nd nationally for assists per game. Their three-point shooting stands at 35.3% (264 of 747), and they convert free throws at a rate of 75.9%. On average, they score 75.2 points per game, placing them 211th in college basketball, and hold a shooting percentage of 44.6% overall.
Defensively, the Mocs manage to force an average of 10.2 turnovers each game while drawing 16.2 fouls. They yield a 31.8% shooting percentage on three-point attempts and are ranked 178th in points allowed per game (73.6). Chattanooga concedes a field goal percentage of 42.5% (614 of 1,444) and averages 35.9 rebounds per game. They rank 196th in Division 1 for assists allowed, having given up 330 assists this season.
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers recently claimed victory against VMI, winning the match 87-70. They amassed 27 defensive rebounds and 10 offensive rebounds, totaling 37 for the game. The Buccaneers committed 17 turnovers but also recorded 7 steals. VMI was called for 11 personal fouls, allowing the Buccaneers 14 free-throw attempts, successfully making 12 for an 85.7% accuracy. The Buccaneers hit 11 of their 26 three-point shots (42.3%) and finished the game with a field goal rate of 56.1%, converting 32 of 57 attempts. Defensively, they allowed VMI to shoot 42.1% from the field, as VMI made 24 of their 57 attempts. East Tennessee State managed to allow VMI to only secure 21 rebounds, including 6 offensive boards.
Blake Barkley was pivotal for East Tennessee State, contributing 22 points over 31 minutes of play, also dishing out 2 assists. He shot 77.8% from the floor, hitting 7 of 9 attempts, in addition to capturing 12 rebounds.
This season, East Tennessee State holds a record of 18-7. Offensively, the Buccaneers boast a shooting percentage of 49.1%, ranking them 26th nationally. They’ve scored a total of 1,970 points this season (78.8 points per game), averaging 34.4 rebounds per game with an assist rate of 14.9 per game (128th in the nation), while turning the ball over 10.2 times per game. The Buccaneers average 16.1 fouls per game and hit 76.6% of their free throws.
Defensively, East Tennessee State holds opponents to a 32.4% shooting percentage from three-point range (217 of 669) and allows a 71.3% success rate at the free-throw line. They concede 13.0 assists and 31.6 total rebounds per game, ranking 147th and 42nd in Division 1. The Buccaneers are positioned 44th in college basketball for points allowed per game (67.8), forcing 13.7 turnovers and allowing opponents to shoot 41.9% from the field (72nd in Division 1).
Which team will emerge victorious against the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Prediction: Back Chattanooga
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