Tennessee-Chattanooga Mocs
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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is a university located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The university, often referred to as UTC or simply "Chattanooga" (especially in reference to collegiate athletics), is one of three universities and two other affiliated institutions in the University of Tennessee System.
UTC was founded in 1886 as then-private Chattanooga University (later known as Grant College). In 1907, the university changed its name to the University of Chattanooga. In 1969, the university merged with Chattanooga City College to form the modern UTC campus as part of the University of Tennessee System.
Chattanooga's colors are blue and gold; their men's teams and athletes are nicknamed Mocs, and women's teams and athletes are Lady Mocs. Chattanooga athletics teams compete in NCAA Division I (FCS for football) in the Southern Conference.
The Chattanooga Marching Mocs can be seen and heard at many athletic contests, as well as at exhibition performances in the Southeast. The Marching Mocs are known for bringing a new style wherever they go, often impressing opposing fans with their combination of support for the Athletic Department and entertainment of the audiences. The UTC Pep Band, which plays at men's and women's basketball, soccer, and softball games, is nicknamed "The World's Most Dangerous Pep Band." The Chattanooga Band Program is overall regarded as the top band program in the Southern Conference, and one of the elite programs of the southeast.
Men's Basketball
Chattanooga's men's basketball program has dominated the Southern Conference for the last 25 years, claiming more league championships than any other team. In 1997, the Mocs made a run to the Sweet 16 as a #14 seed, beating Georgia and Illinois before falling to Providence. Before making the move to Division I, Chattanooga won the Division II national championship in 1977.
Women's Basketball
The Chattanooga Lady Mocs basketball and softball teams have also been dominant forces in the Southern Conference in the last 5-10 years. The Lady Mocs squads are considered conference favorites year in and year out. The Lady Moc basketball team has won the Southern Conference Regular Season Championship eight (8) years in a row.
