Mocs’ second half offensive explosion propels them to 24-10 season-opening win over West Georgia — Carrollton. It, Georgia

CARROLLTON. IT, Georgia — It was a really rough first half of the season for the Mocs. Chattanooga had 114 total yards. Quarterback Battle Alberson was sacked four times.

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But Head Coach Rusty Wright must have had quite the locker room speech, because it looked like a completely different team in the second half.

The Mocs exploded for 21 points in the final two quarters to win the season opener, 24-10, over West Georgia.

It was a really rough first half of the season for the Mocs, but Head Coach Rusty Wright must have had quite the locker room speech, because it looked like a completely different team in the second half.

Chattanooga exploded for 21 points in the final two quarters to win the season opener, 24-10, over West Georgia.

For the fourth straight year, UTC was opening the season on the road, this time in Carrollton.

It was a slow start for both offenses, with neither team able to break the ice in the first quarter.

Chattanooga’s top rusher in the first half was Catawba transfer Kevin Lalin. He led the pack with 73 yards.