(gomocs.com) The Chattanooga women's basketball team showed grit in the opening and closing frames but came up short in a 73-56 loss to Troy Wednesday night at Trojan Arena.
Chattanooga (2-2) came out firing in the first quarter, knocking down four three-pointers and shooting 43.8% from the field to grab a 20-18 lead after 10 minutes. The Mocs' bench contributed nine points in the opening period, and the defense limited Troy to just two points off turnovers.
After a sluggish middle stretch where UTC managed only 12 points combined in the second and third quarters, the Mocs roared back in the fourth. Chattanooga outscored Troy 24-18 in the final frame, fueled by aggressive drives and timely shooting. The Mocs hit 7-of-12 from the floor and went 8-for-9 at the free-throw line in the period, while forcing five turnovers and converting eight points off those miscues.
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The Mocs finished with 21 bench points and knocked down seven three-pointers overall. Despite the late surge, Troy's balanced attack and dominance on the glass (45-29 rebounding edge) proved decisive.
Chattanooga returns home for its longest stretch of the young season hosting UAB Sunday, Nov. 16 at the Roundhouse in the first of three game contests.