Calhoun Beats Liberty Co 31-7 in Quarterfinals
In Georgia, Calhoun headed south of Savannah tonight to battle Liberty County in the quarterfinals. Calhoun won 31-7
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UTC Women Use 15-0 Run in Fourth Quarter to Beat Nortthwestern
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga went on a 15-0 run to start the fourth quarter to regain a commanding lead, defeating Northwestern 61-44 in the opening game of the Challenge in Music City at the Municipal…
Red Bank Must Beat Powerful Alcoa to Advance to State Championship Game
Red Bank, TN-(WDEF) Three of our Chattanooga area high school football teams are looking to punch their ticket to the state championship game tonight, including Red Bank. The Lions have come a long ways in reaching their first semifinal playoff…
Jaime Nared Surpasses 1,000 Career Points in Lady Vols Win Over Oklahoma State
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico (AP) - Mercedes Russell scored 25 points, Jaime Nared had a double-double and surpassed 1,000 career points and No. 12 Tennessee defeated Oklahoma State 79-69 in a battle of unbeaten teams at the Cancun Challenge on Friday.…
Vols Basketball Team Beats N.C. State For Third Place in Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) - Grant Williams scored 14 points to help Tennessee beat North Carolina State 67-58 in Friday's third-place game at the Battle 4 Atlantis. Jordan Bowden scored all 10 of his points after halftime for the Volunteers…
Lady Vols Win Overtime Shootout Against Marquette 101-99
PUERTO AVENTURAS, Mexico (AP) - Anastasia Hayes scored No. 12 Tennessee's last five points in the final minute of overtime and three Lady Vols finished with double-doubles in a 101-99 victory over No. 20 Marquette on Thursday at the Cancun…
Auburn Feeling Confident Heading Into Iron Bowl Showdown
Top ranked Alabama against sixth ranked Auburn. The Iron Bowl winner gets the SEC West title and a trip to the league championship game, not to mention a possible shot at a national title. That prompted Tigers running back Kerryon…
Fifth Ranked Villanova Rallies From 15 Point Deficit to Beat Vols in Battle 4 Atlantis Semifinals
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) - Jalen Brunson scored 25 points to help fifth-ranked Villanova rally from 15 down and beat Tennessee 85-76 in Thursday's semifinals at the Battle 4 Atlantis. The Wildcats (5-0) trailed 44-29 with 1:39 left before roaring…
East Hamilton Girls Capture NW Whitfield Thanksgiving Tournament
Varnell, GA-(WDEF) The East Hamilton girls basketball team won the NW Whitfield Thanksgiving Tournament on Wednesday night beating the host Lady Bruins of NW Whitfield high school. The Lady Hurricanes claimed the championship with a 47-31 victory.
Vols Receiver Jauan Jennings Dismissed from the Team After Video Tirade Ripping Coaching Staff
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee has dismissed wide receiver Jauan Jennings from the team after he ripped the Volunteers' coaching staff in a profanity-laced video posted on Instagram. Vols interim head coach Brady Hoke said in a statement he made…
Falcons RB Devonta Freeman May Miss Sunday’s Game Against Tampa
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP) - Atlanta Falcons running back Devonta Freeman remains on concussion protocol, threatening his status for Sunday's game against Tampa Bay. Freeman suffered the concussion on the second play of Atlanta's win over Dallas on Nov. 12…
Vols Need Win Over Rival Vanderbilt to Avoid First Ever Eight Loss Season.
The Vols close out their regular season Saturday against Vanderbilt. Last year the Commordores upset the Vols 45-34, likely keeping Tennessee out of the Sugar Bowl. Vandy has won 3 of the last 5 meetings against their in-state rival. Said…
Chip Kelly Not Interested in Coaching Tennessee Volunteers
You can mark one name off Tennessee's wish list for their new head football coach. Chip Kelly says he's not interested in going to Knoxville. USA Today reports Kelly does not want to coach the Vols. Tennessee reached out to…
Vols Upset 18th Ranked Purdue 78-75 in Overtime in Battle 4 Atlantis
PARADISE ISLAND, Bahamas (AP) - Grant Williams scored all 22 of his points after halftime and hit the go-ahead shot with 14.5 seconds left in overtime to lift Tennessee past No. 18 Purdue 78-75 in Wednesday's opening round of the…
Jacksonville State Edges UTC in 77-75 in Overtime
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (AP) - Marlon Hunter grabbed an offensive rebound and scored - one of his two baskets in the game - with 32 seconds remaining in overtime and Jacksonville State held off Chattanooga 77-75 on Tuesday night. Malcolm Drumwright…
Miami Jumps Up to Number 2 Behind Bama in Latest CFB College Football Poll
Miami has moved up to No. 2 behind Alabama in the College Football Playoff rankings, with Clemson slipping one spot to three and Oklahoma holding at four. Wisconsin and Auburn remained next up behind the top four in a week…
Braves Lose 13 Players Due to MLB Sanctions
ATLANTA (AP) - Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred hit the Atlanta Braves with heavy sanctions, including the loss of 13 players, on Tuesday for rules violations committed by the team in the international player market. Manfred also placed former Braves general…
Tyner Chasing First State Title Since 1997
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Tyner is still in the hunt for a state championship. They visit Rockwood on Friday in the 2A semifinals, marking their deepest playoff run since 2005. Reporter:"How cool is it to be practicing the week of Thanksgiving?" Said Tyner…
Lucas Webb Becomes First Moc to Earn First Team All SoCon Honors All Four Years of His Career
(gomocs.com) The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga had nine members of the football program honored with the release of the All-Southern Conference coaches and media teams today. Senior Lucas Webb led the way with a first team selection by the…
UTC Women Upset Indiana 64-61
(gomocs.com) BLOOMINGTON, Ind. --- Chattanooga senior Keiana Gilbert matched her career-high with 27 points Monday night at Assembly Hall to lead the Mocs to a 64-61 win over Indiana in non-conference action. UTC improves to 2-3 on the year and…
Bama and Auburn Set For High Stakes Iron Bowl Clash
Alabama and Auburn are gearing up for another huge Iron Bowl showdown this weekend. The Tide is ranked number one, while the Tigers are ranked sixth. The winner gets the SEC West title and a trip to the league championship…
Mocs Race Out to 20-4 Lead on Their Way to Beating Alabama State
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs men’s basketball team got the mainland bracket of the Cayman Islands Classic off to a good start with a 67-50 win over Alabama State. And when we say good start, we focus on the stifling defensive…
Mercedes Russell Scores 17 as Lady Vols Knock Off Wichita State
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee withstood a stiffer challenge than expected as the Lady Volunteers prepare to hit the beach for their toughest tests of the young season. Mercedes Russell scored 17 points and freshman Rennia Davis had her first…
Mocs Marshall Cooper Named SoCon Special Teams Player of the Week
(gomocs.com) University of Tennessee at Chattanooga sophomore Marshall Cooper is the Southern Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the league office announced today. Cooper made a huge play on special teams to turn the tide in the Mocs’ 10-3…
Tennessee Hoping to End Dismal Season on High Note Against Rival Vanderbilt
Tennessee needs to beat rival Vanderbilt on Saturday to avoid the first eight loss season in school history. The Vols would also love to regain the state bragging rights after falling to the Commordores last season. Interim head coach Brady…
Ridgeland’s Speedy Defense Causing Havoc For Opponents
Rossville, GA-(GA) The Ridgeland defense has been dynamite all season. They didn't allow two touchdowns in a game until their seventh game of the year, and they've posted three shut-outs. The Panthers will look to clamp down on Jefferson tonight…
Danica Patrick Ending Her Racing Career After Next Year’s Indy 500
Homestead, FL-Danica Patrick broke down in tears while trying to discuss her next venture. Patrick says she will run in the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500 next year and then end her full-time racing career. Patrick had to stop and…
McCallie Begins New Basketball Season With Big Win Over Ooltewah
Chattanooga-(WDEF) The McCallie basketball beat Ooltwah 88-66 on Thursday night at the McCallie school. The Blue Tornado basically put the game away in the first half as they raced out to a 53-20 halftime lead. Trip Butler lead the Blue…
Mocs Blast Hiwassee 94-46 in Home Opener
(gomocs.com) CHATTANOOGA---The Chattanooga Mocs rolled to a 94-46 win over Hiwassee in the home opener in McKenzie Arena. Makinde London led a trio of double-digit scorers with the first 20-point effort of his career. London posted 20 points with six…
Kyle Busch Eager For His Second Series Championship
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Kyle Busch wants a second championship to validate his first. Busch missed nearly half the 2015 season because of injuries sustained before the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. He returned months later and got…
McCallie Looking to Upset Brentwood Academy to Advance to State Title Game
Chattanooga-(WDEF) McCallie will look to advance to the state title game Friday night as they battle Brentwood Academy in the semifinals of the playoffs. The top ranked Eagles beat the Blue Tornado earlier this season 46-24. McCallie was down only…
Lee Improves to 3-0 With Victory Over Tusculum College
Cleveland, TN-(WDEF) The Lee University basketball team improved to 3-0 on the year after beating Tusculum College 83-67 on Wednesday night at Paul Dana Walker Arena. The Flames hit nearly 60-percent of their shots in the first half in building…
Vols Interim Coach Brady Hoke Unsure About Starting QB Against LSU
Vols interim coach Brady Hoke says offensive coordinator Larry Scott will come down out of the press box and coach from the sidelines Saturday against L-S-U. But which quarterback will Scott be coaching up. Will McBride started against Missouri for…
UTC Women Fall to 0-3 After Loss to Stetson
(gomocs.com) DELAND, Fla. --- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga women’s basketball team fell 78-67 at Stetson Wednesday night at the Edmunds Center in non-conference action. UTC starts the season at 0-3 for the first time since the 2010-11 season.…
Lady Vols Blow Out James Madison 89-60
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Jaime Nared had 25 points, nine rebounds and five assists Wednesday as No. 13 Tennessee never trailed in an 89-60 rout of James Madison. Rennia Davis added 17 points and eight rebounds for the Lady Vols…
Notre Dame Adds to Their Rushing Offense With Old School Formation
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Notre Dame was ready to unleash their "Air Raid" offense this season with a strong armed quarterback and multiple receivers. And while the Irish have been slinging it around, they've added another offensive attack that only your grandfather might…
Central Purple Pounders Football Team Lifts the Spirits of Cancer Patient
Even though the Central football team lost their road playoff game to Greeneville last Friday, the players and coaches still felt like winners. When they arrived in Greeneville, they went to visit Toni Weems, who has a rare form of…
Vols Interim Coach Brady Hoke Plans to Wear Headset Despite Not Wearing One at Michigan
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Tennessee interim head coach Brady Hoke says he plans to wear a headset during the Volunteers' game Saturday with No. 21 LSU (No. 20 College Football Playoff), a change from his usual routine during his Michigan…
Baylor Girls Open Basketball Season With Victory Over CCS
Chattanooga-(WDEF) Baylor and CCS opened the high school basketball season on Tuesday night at Baylor, and the Lady Raiders came away with a 40-22 victory. The game was close at the half with Baylor leading it 17-13. But the Lady…
Tennessee Uses 32-0 Run to Blast High Point
(utsports.com) KNOXVILLE, Tenn. -- Jordan Bone and Lamonte Turner each scored 16 points, and Tennessee took an 84-53 win over High Point on Tuesday at Thompson-Boling Arena. The Vols (2-0) enjoyed an efficient night of shooting, hitting at a 47.4-percent…