The Chattanooga Mocs could not overcome a tough start falling in a 45-17 decision at No. 17 Tennessee Tech Saturday afternoon. The loss drops Chattanooga to 0-2, while the Golden Eagles improve to 2-0.

Tech scored on five of first six possessions to build a 31-3 lead early in the second half.

Turnovers were even between the two squads at two apiece. However, TTU took better advantage of short field opportunities with a 14-3 margin in points off turnovers.

Both teams were 40 percent on third down conversions. Tech’s four of 10 was buoyed by a four for five start. The Mocs were one for their first eight before finding success in the second half converting seven of the last 12.

Markell Quick had five catches, 94 yards and a touchdown.

Jaden Nelson earned his first career takeaway stealin

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