Tennessee’s baseball squad is slated to open the SEC Tournament against South Carolina, entering the competition as the No. 10 seed.
The Vols wrapped up their regular‑season slate with a 12‑9 defeat at the hands of Oklahoma, yet they rallied to capture the series 2‑1, highlighted by a suspended Game 2 that finished 9‑4 in their favor.
Standout Performances
Reese Chapman was a catalyst in Game 3, going 4‑for‑5 with a triple, two runs scored and two RBIs, while Levi Clark added a two‑run homer and three RBIs to push the lead.
Trent Grindlinger contributed a 2‑for‑5 effort in Game 2, driving in three runs and crossing the plate once, and Manny Marin went 2‑for‑3 with a double and a triple.
On the mound, Chandler Day opened Game 3 but struggled, allowing six runs in just 0.2 innings of work, whereas Evan Blanco delivered a solid six‑inning start, surrendering only three runs.
Brandon Arvidson closed out the series with his third save of the season, tossing 2.2 innings and limiting the opposition to a single run.
With a mix of offensive firepower and pitching depth, Tennessee hopes to translate its recent momentum into a deep run in the SEC Tournament, beginning with the matchup against South Carolina.