NCAAB · Final

East Tennessee State Edges Chattanooga in Close Matchup

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · McKenzie Arena

East Tennessee State Buccaneers 67, Chattanooga Mocs 66, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Chattanooga Mocs?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat Chattanooga Mocs 67-66 at McKenzie Arena on January 21, 2026.

Who was favored in East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Chattanooga Mocs?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -218 (about 69% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at McKenzie Arena, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers narrowly defeated the Chattanooga Mocs with a final score of 67-66. This matchup was particularly significant as it showcased the competitive nature of both teams within the NCAAB landscape. The Buccaneers, with a record of 14-6, entered the game as the away team and were favored by 4.5 points according to DraftKings, which set the total points over/under at 143.5.

Chattanooga, holding a record of 9-11, had been showing signs of improvement, particularly with a recent streak of three consecutive wins leading into this game. Over their last ten games, they maintained a record of 5-5, averaging 78.2 points scored while allowing 74.5 points per game. Their recent form included victories against teams like Western Carolina and Wofford, but they faced challenges against stronger opponents like Furman and VMI.

On the other hand, East Tennessee State came into the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten outings, having won their most recent game against Samford. The Buccaneers averaged 74.8 points scored and allowed 69.0 points during this stretch. Their performance on the road had been mixed, with a 2-3 record away from home, but they had shown resilience in their last five games, winning four of them.

Historically, the Buccaneers had the upper hand in their previous meetings with the Mocs, boasting a 2-0 record against them in the current season. Their last two encounters resulted in victories for East Tennessee State, with scores of 78-71 and 71-63, respectively. This trend added an additional layer of pressure on Chattanooga as they sought to break the streak.

In terms of player availability, the injury report was not detailed in the provided facts, but injuries can often impact team performance significantly. Both teams were expected to field their best lineups, which contributed to the anticipation surrounding the game.

As the game progressed, it was clear that both teams were evenly matched, with the lead changing hands multiple times. Key moments included a series of free throws in the final minutes, where both teams capitalized on their opportunities at the line. Notably, Tate Darner made a crucial layup and subsequent free throw to help East Tennessee State maintain their slim lead late in the game. The Mocs fought back, tying the game at 66 before Blake Barkley's free throws sealed the victory for the Buccaneers.

The conditions at McKenzie Arena were conducive to an exciting matchup, with a lively crowd that added to the atmosphere. Fans witnessed a game that was not only competitive but also showcased the skill and determination of both teams.

As the final buzzer sounded, it was evident that the Buccaneers had secured a vital win, further solidifying their position in the league standings. The close scoreline reflected the intensity of the game and the effort put forth by both squads. For viewers, this game highlighted the importance of free throw shooting and the ability to perform under pressure, elements that often define the outcome in closely contested basketball games.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	ETSU -4.5	143.5 o -115 / u -105	East Tennessee State Buccaneers -218 · Chattanooga Mocs +180

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Leaders

PointsBrennan Watkins19Chattanooga Mocs
AssistsJordan Frison4Chattanooga Mocs
ReboundsBilly Smith5Chattanooga Mocs
PointsCam Morris III21East Tennessee State Buccaneers
AssistsBrian Taylor II3East Tennessee State Buccaneers
ReboundsCam Morris III11East Tennessee State Buccaneers

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Chattanooga Mocs

Last 10: 5-5Streak W378.2 scored · 74.5 allowed per game2-1 at home

W90-82at Western Carolina CatamountsJan 17
W76-67at Wofford TerriersJan 14
W88-79vs Samford BulldogsJan 10
L67-78vs Furman PaladinsJan 7
L71-79at VMI KeydetsJan 3
L72-77at UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 1
W73-66at Alabama A&M BulldogsDec 21
L64-79at Bellarmine KnightsDec 18
L78-92at Auburn TigersDec 13
W103-46vs Oakwood AmbassadorsDec 10

East Tennessee State Buccaneers

Last 10: 6-4Streak W174.8 scored · 69 allowed per game2-3 away

W76-75at Samford BulldogsJan 17
L68-72at Western Carolina CatamountsJan 14
W86-60vs UNC Greensboro SpartansJan 10
W81-67vs VMI KeydetsJan 8
W77-71vs Mercer BearsJan 3
W74-49at The Citadel BulldogsDec 30
L75-81vs Jacksonville State GamecocksDec 20
L58-77at North Carolina Tar HeelsDec 17
L75-76at Austin Peay GovernorsDec 13
W78-62vs Tusculum PioneersDec 7

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
East Tennessee State	23-11	-	13-5
Mercer	19-13	2	11-7
Wofford	19-13	2	11-7
Samford	18-14	2	11-7
Furman	22-13	3	10-8
Western Carolina	15-16	3	10-8
UNC Greensboro	15-19	4	9-9
Chattanooga	13-19	6	7-11
The Citadel	11-22	6	7-11
VMI	6-26	12	1-17

Box score

Stat	East Tennessee State Buccaneers	Chattanooga Mocs
Field goals	28-66	23-53
Field goal %	42	43
Three-pointers	3-19	10-29
Three-point %	16	34
Free throws	8-11	10-11
Free throw %	73	91
Rebounds	38	31
Offensive rebounds	13	6
Defensive rebounds	25	25
Assists	11	13
Steals	11	8
Blocks	3	6
Turnovers	10	14
Team turnovers	0	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	12
Fast-break points	12	16
Points in the paint	46	24
Fouls	14	17
Largest lead	8	4
Lead changes	15	15
Time in front	72	19

How the scoring went

2nd Half33-32Cam Morris III makes layup (Blake Barkley assists)
2nd Half36-32Brian Taylor II makes 24-foot three point jumper (Allen Strothers assists)
2nd Half36-34Collin Mulholland makes layup
2nd Half38-34Allen Strothers makes 8-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half38-37Jordan Frison makes 22-foot three point jumper (Josh Bowman assists)
2nd Half38-40Brennan Watkins makes 24-foot three pointer
2nd Half40-40Brian Taylor II makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
2nd Half40-42Jordan Frison makes 10-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half43-42Maki Johnson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Jaylen Smith assists)
2nd Half45-42Brian Taylor II makes layup
2nd Half47-42Gabe Sisk makes layup
2nd Half48-42Gabe Sisk makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half48-43Collin Mulholland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half48-44Collin Mulholland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-46Collin Mulholland makes layup
2nd Half50-46Gabe Sisk makes layup (Brian Taylor II assists)
2nd Half50-47Collin Mulholland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half50-48Collin Mulholland makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half52-48Brian Taylor II makes layup
2nd Half53-48Brian Taylor II makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half53-51Brennan Watkins makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tate Darner assists)
2nd Half53-54Tate Darner makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half55-54Cam Morris III makes 2-foot dunk (Allen Strothers assists)
2nd Half55-56Makai Richards makes layup (Jordan Frison assists)
2nd Half55-57Collin Mulholland makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-57Blake Barkley makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half59-57Cam Morris III makes 4-foot hook shot
2nd Half60-57Cam Morris III makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half60-59Tate Darner makes layup
2nd Half62-59Brian Taylor II makes 17-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half64-59Cam Morris III makes 2-foot dunk
2nd Half65-59Cam Morris III makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-61Tate Darner makes layup (Collin Mulholland assists)
2nd Half65-62Tate Darner makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half65-63Brennan Watkins makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-64Brennan Watkins makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half65-65Jordan Frison makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-66Jordan Frison makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half66-66Blake Barkley makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half67-66Blake Barkley makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Chattanooga Mocs, below favours East Tennessee State Buccaneers.