- Matchup: UNC Greensboro Spartans vs. Chattanooga Mocs
- Scheduled Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Venue: McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, TN
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Chattanooga Mocs (12-17) are set to face off against the UNC Greensboro Spartans (12-17) at McKenzie Arena this Thursday.
In their previous match, the UNC Greensboro Spartans encountered a setback against East Tennessee State, suffering an 87-75 defeat. The Spartans committed 14 personal fouls as opposed to East Tennessee State’s 13. UNC Greensboro made 9 out of 20 attempts from three-point range. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State excelled at the free-throw line, converting 12 of 14 attempts for an impressive 85.7%. The Spartans were out-rebounded, as East Tennessee State collected 22 boards (6 offensive, 16 defensive) without any blocks. East Tennessee State contributed 14 assists and recorded 7 steals throughout the game. Defensively, UNC Greensboro allowed opponents to shoot 60.0% from the field, with a 33 for 55 shooting performance. The Spartans managed 13 assists while forcing 12 turnovers and achieving 10 steals. They secured a total of 25 rebounds, with 7 being offensive. At the charity stripe, they converted 10 of their 15 attempts, finishing at 66.7%. UNC Greensboro’s field goal percentage was 51.9%, hitting 28 of 54 shots, including 9 of 24 from beyond the arc.
KJ Younger was a standout player in this game, shooting 53.8% from the field but finishing without an assist. During his 25 minutes of play, he grabbed 2 rebounds and scored 20 points on 7 of 13 shooting.
The Spartans come into this matchup with a record of 12-17 for the season. They average 10.3 turnovers per game and commit 16.3 fouls per contest. As a unit, UNC Greensboro grabs an average of 35.3 rebounds per game and has accumulated 374 assists this season, ranking 227th in Division 1. Their perimeter shooting stands at 36.1% (242 of 670), while their free-throw shooting is 69.9%. They average 78.5 points per game (125th in D-1) with a field goal percentage of 45.8%.
On defense, the Spartans force an average of 9.4 turnovers per game and incur 18.8 personal fouls per contest. They rank 280th nationally for assists allowed, having given up 411 this season. The Spartans allow a field goal percentage of 46.4% (833 out of 1,795) and concede 35.2 rebounds per game. They also surrender 36.7% shooting from three-point range and rank 339th in the nation for points allowed per game, averaging 80.9.
In their last game, the Chattanooga Mocs secured a victory over The Citadel, winning 93-72. While rebounding, the Mocs let The Citadel secure 34 boards (20 offensive). From beyond the arc, the Mocs managed to connect on 12 of 45 attempts, achieving a shooting percentage of 26.7%. They finished their free-throw shooting at 43.8%, making 14 of 32 attempts. Defensively, the Mocs held The Citadel to a shooting percentage of 32.9% (23 of 70). Overall, Chattanooga achieved 61.1% shooting, converting 33 of 54 attempts. The Mocs were also sharp from three-point range, sinking 14 out of 29 (48.3%). The Citadel accrued 16 fouls, providing the Mocs with 17 free-throw opportunities. Chattanooga also forced 13 turnovers while achieving 5 steals in the game. The team gathered 32 defensive rebounds and 4 offensive boards, resulting in a total of 36 rebounds.
Brennan Watkins played a vital role for the Mocs, scoring 16 points on 4 of 9 from the field, alongside 5 rebounds and 3 assists in 27 minutes of play.
Chattanooga currently holds a 12-17 record this season. The Mocs average 19.2 personal fouls per game and possess a free throw shooting percentage of 76.6%. They dish out an average of 15.2 assists per game (ranked 104th in the nation) and commit 9.9 turnovers per game. With a total of 2,203 points this season (76.0 per game), they average 33.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Mocs shoot at a rate of 45.7% from the field, ranking them 151st in college basketball.
Defensively, the Mocs rank 203rd in Division 1 for points allowed per game (74.3). They are capable of forcing 9.8 turnovers each game and allow teams to shoot 42.2% from the field (78th in college). Their defense surrenders 32.0% shooting from three-point range (232 of 725) and allows 70.4% free-throw shooting. The Mocs also allow an average of 13.0 assists and 35.8 rebounds per game, ranking 146th and 267th, respectively, in college hoops.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Chattanooga
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