Chattanooga visits Lipscomb following Corbitt’s 21-point showing
Chattanooga heads to Nashville aiming to reset the tone after a tough outing, buoyed by Gianna Corbitt’s 21-point spark in the previous game. The Mocs will try to translate that scoring punch into a more complete performance against a Lipscomb squad that has been notoriously difficult to beat on its home floor.
Host advantage and ball movement define Lipscomb
Lipscomb’s home form was a major storyline last season, with the Bisons compiling a 14-3 mark in their own building and a 20-12 record overall. Their offense leaned on consistent ball movement, averaging 12.9 assists while converting 27.5 field goals per game. That balance and selfless style often created high-percentage looks and wore down visiting defenses over four quarters.
Mocs seeking a bounce-back on the road
Chattanooga proved competitive in conference play last season, finishing 11-6 in the SoCon. Road games were more of a mixed bag at 5-8, and that’s the focus in this matchup: can the Mocs stay steady away from home? Last season’s numbers show a team that can score efficiently when shots are falling, averaging 61.1 points while shooting 41.5% from the field and 31.1% beyond the arc.
Spotlight on Gianna Corbitt
Corbitt comes in fresh off a 21-point effort, the kind of individual performance that can lift the Mocs if supported by sharper defensive rotations and stronger rebounding. If Chattanooga can create early rhythm for Corbitt—through off-ball movement, transition push, and paint touches that collapse the defense—it could open up perimeter attempts and steady the offense against a composed Lipscomb unit.
Keys to the matchup
- Tempo control: Lipscomb is comfortable in structured half-court sets built on quick decisions and extra passes. Disrupting that tempo with pressure at the point of attack will be vital for Chattanooga.
- Perimeter efficiency: The Mocs’ 31.1% clip from deep last season underscores the importance of shot selection. Corner threes and inside-out kickouts could determine whether they keep pace on the road.
- Second-chance limits: Lipscomb’s home success often stems from winning the effort categories. Cleaning the glass and limiting put-backs should be at the top of Chattanooga’s checklist.
- Foul discipline: With both teams favoring composed, half-court looks, avoiding cheap fouls and keeping rotations intact will matter late.
Numbers to know
- 14-3: Lipscomb’s home record last season, a clear hurdle for visiting teams.
- 20-12: The Bisons’ overall mark, built on consistency and ball movement.
- 12.9 and 27.5: Average assists and made field goals per game for Lipscomb, highlighting their pass-first identity.
- 61.1, 41.5%, 31.1%: Chattanooga’s scoring average and shooting splits from last season, a baseline for what they’ll aim to exceed.
What to watch
If Chattanooga establishes early rhythm, particularly through Corbitt’s scoring lanes and stronger spacing, this could become a tight, possession-by-possession contest. Conversely, if Lipscomb’s ball movement forces constant rotations and generates clean catch-and-shoot opportunities, the hosts can lean on their home-court confidence. Expect a tactical battle in the half-court, with the turnover margin and corner-three accuracy looming as swing factors.
With a proven home edge and a visiting team looking to convert individual flashes into team-wide execution, this meeting promises a clear test of identity for both sides—Lipscomb’s disciplined flow against Chattanooga’s search for a statement road performance.
