SEC Tournament Second Round Preview
The Tennessee Volunteers will meet the Arkansas Razorbacks in the second round of the SEC Tournament on May 20, a matchup that pits a 10‑seed Vols squad against a 7‑seed Razorbacks team that received a first‑round bye.
The game is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. ET at the Hoover Met in Alabama, and the winner will advance to face Texas in the quarterfinals.
Starting Pitchers and Recent Action
Tennessee’s senior right‑hander Evan Blanco is slated to start on the mound, while Arkansas will turn to junior Tate McGuire. Arkansas currently leads 8‑3 in the fifth inning, having surged ahead with a three‑run homer from TJ Pompey and a double by Henry Ford.
Tennessee’s lineup will be missing Reese Chapman, who is sidelined by injury, but Nate Eisfelder is expected to start in right field, adding depth to the Vols’ offense.
Both teams are looking to ride momentum into the next round, with the Vols hoping to extend their season and the Razorbacks aiming to capitalize on their early lead.