Belmont University’s baseball squad is headed to Knoxville for a Tuesday night showdown with the University of Tennessee, a matchup that could prove pivotal as the Bruins look to finish the regular season on a high note.
The Bruins arrive with a 19‑32 record and a lineup anchored by senior standouts. Charlie Davis paces the offense with a .336 average and 46 runs scored, while Landon Godsey contributes 19 doubles, nine homers and 41 RBI. Jake Maddox sits at .287 with 14 doubles and seven homers, and catcher Mike Sprockett adds seven homers and 24 RBI. Right‑hander Andrew Perry is slated to take the mound for Belmont, and Cavan McMeans provides steady defense at shortstop.
Tennessee’s Powerhouse
The Volunteers bring a storied program and a potent offense led by Henry Ford, who bats .290 with 15 homers and 49 RBI. Tennessee’s pitching staff has fanned 541 batters in 461.1 innings, underscoring the challenge facing the Bruins.
Historically, Belmont has struggled against the Volunteers, standing 1‑11 in all‑time meetings, with the last victory coming back in 2011. The team hopes to rewrite that narrative in what promises to be an electric atmosphere at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
After the Knoxville test, the Bruins will head to Terre Haute to close the regular season against Indiana State in the final weekend of the Missouri Valley Conference series, a series that could further shape their postseason outlook.