UTC Softball Splits Games at Chattanooga Classic

Sunday games canceled due to weather concerns

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga softball team split their two games at the Chattanooga Classic on Friday, defeating Ohio 8-3 in the opening game before falling 5-1 to Canisius in the nightcap. The Sunday games of the tournament were canceled due to the threat of inclement weather.

Why it matters

The Chattanooga Classic is an important early-season tournament for the UTC softball team, providing them with competitive matchups against out-of-conference opponents. The split results show the team's strengths and areas for improvement as they prepare for the rest of their season.

The details

In the win over Ohio, junior pitcher Taylor Long struck out 11 batters in a complete-game performance. Offensively, Chloe Lackey went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs, while Abi Bunt and Baileigh Pitts each had a double and an RBI. In the loss to Canisius, the Golden Griffins jumped out to an early 3-0 lead with a three-run home run in the first inning and never looked back, winning 5-1. Sophomore catcher Mia Leone had two of Chattanooga's three hits in the game.

  • The Chattanooga Classic took place on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • The UTC softball team's next games will be at the annual Frost Classic starting on Friday, February 21, 2026.

The players

Taylor Long

A junior pitcher for the UTC softball team who struck out 11 batters in the win over Ohio.

Chloe Lackey

A UTC softball player who went 3-for-5 with a double and two RBIs in the win over Ohio.

Abi Bunt

A UTC softball player who had a double and two RBIs in the win over Ohio.

Baileigh Pitts

A UTC softball player who had a double and an RBI in the win over Ohio.

Mia Leone

A sophomore catcher for the UTC softball team who had two of the team's three hits in the loss to Canisius.

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What’s next

The UTC softball team will return to action next Friday with the start of the annual Frost Classic tournament.

The takeaway

The UTC softball team's split performance at the Chattanooga Classic shows their potential, with strong offensive and pitching performances in the win over Ohio, but also areas for improvement as they prepare for the rest of their season and the upcoming Frost Classic tournament.