Monday, February 21, 2005

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (Feb. 21, 2005) -- The East Tennessee State University men's basketball team will try to keep its winning streak alive tonight as the Buccaneers host longtime Southern Conference rival Chattanooga at Memorial Center. Tip time is set for 7 p.m.

The Bucs, coming off an 85-81 win over Austin Peay on Saturday, have won three straight games and are currently 9-16 overall, 4-10 in SoCon play. Meanwhile, the Mocs enter today's game off a humbling 100-68 loss to Creighton, even though they have enjoyed a successful season at 16-9 overall, 10-2 in league play.

Fans who can not attend the game in person are reminded they can catch the live radio broadcast on any of the local Mountain States Health Alliance Buccaneer Sports Network affiliates, or by visiting the Bucs' Internet home by clicking on the network logo located at ETSUBucs.com.

For more information on tonight's game, see game notes attached above.