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With the Chapel Hill regional on the horizon, the Tennessee Volunteers and ECU Pirates are poised for a pivotal clash. The Pirates' choice to sit their top pitcher early adds intrigue to the matchup, while the Vols plan to unleash their own ace later in the competition.
The Volunteers will rely on sophomore left‑hander Evan Blanco to lead the charge in the first game of their regional tournament, with a potential rotation shift looming if they secure a win.
The Volunteers open their NCAA Tournament run against East Carolina in Chapel Hill, with senior pitcher Evan Blanco leading the charge on the mound.
The Volunteers, ranked No. 25, will face the Pirates on May 29 at Boshamer Stadium. Coach Josh Elander praises Blanco's maturity, while Reese Chapman returns from injury.
Evan Blanco will start for Tennessee against East Carolina in the NCAA Baseball Tournament's Chapel Hill Regional on Friday, while Ryan Towers, a 3.04 ERA pitcher, anchors the Pirates' rotation.
Former Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello, now manager of the San Francisco Giants, believes the Volunteers have a realistic chance to advance in the Chapel Hill Regional despite being the No. 2 seed.
Tony Vitello, who led Tennessee to a 2024 national championship, now manages the San Francisco Giants while assessing the Vols' prospects in the Chapel Hill Regional.
Hosting the Chapel Hill Regional, UNC faces Tennessee, East Carolina and VCU, but its 3.92 ERA and 12th‑ranked offense position the team as a favorite to advance.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament bracket has been unveiled, and the excitement is palpable as teams across the nation gear up for the road to Omaha. UCLA earned the top overall seed after a dominant regular season and Big Ten tournament championship, while the SEC boasts a dozen teams and several dark‑horse contenders.
The Tennessee Volunteers are set to begin regional play on Friday, aiming to extend their streak of NCAA Tournament appearances and potentially advance to the College World Series.
The Vols enter the NCAA Tournament as a No. 2 seed in Chapel Hill, opening against East Carolina before a potential showdown with North Carolina, as coach Josh Elander aims to continue a historic streak of 40‑win seasons.
The SEC tournament concluded Sunday in Hoover, Alabama, with Georgia beating Arkansas 11-1. Tennessee, eliminated in the second round, is now a No. 2 seed in the Chapel Hill Regional, set to begin NCAA tournament play on Friday.
The Vols will learn their regional destination on Monday, with a likely trip to Hattiesburg where they captured a title a year ago, as they aim to extend a historic streak of tournament appearances.
A practice collision sent Tennessee’s senior right fielder to UAB Hospital, but the team remains optimistic about his recovery and postseason prospects.
The Volunteers will meet the Razorbacks in the second round of the SEC Tournament, with pitching ace Evan Blanco leading the charge. A victory could set up a showdown against the Texas Longhorns.
Outfielder Reese Chapman’s promising season was interrupted by a facial fracture, but the Volunteers’ staff believes he could be back in action soon.
Tennessee’s recent SEC stretch revealed a pattern of falling behind early, with only two first-inning victories in nine games, raising concerns about their ability to compete in a tight regional tournament.
Despite a potent lineup and late‑game resilience, Tennessee’s recent SEC loss to Arkansas exposed a troubling pattern of early deficits, prompting coach Josh Elander to stress the need for a strong start as the Vols eye the NCAA Tournament.
Tennessee will face Arkansas in the SEC Tournament second round on May 20, with senior Evan Blanco set to start and Arkansas holding an early 8‑3 lead.
Fresh off an 11-6 victory over South Carolina, Tennessee will meet Arkansas in the second round of the SEC Tournament, hoping a potent offense and a healthy lineup can carry them past the Razorbacks and into a matchup with Texas.
Tennessee’s baseball team, led by new head coach Josh Elander, prepares to face Arkansas in the second round of the SEC Tournament, relying on strong pitching and recent home‑run performances to chase a title.
A freshman pitching sensation shines in a tight win over South Carolina, while the Vols prepare for challenging games against Arkansas and Texas.
A preview of the Volunteers' matchup with the Razorbacks, highlighting pitching rotations, rest days, and broadcast details.
The Arkansas Razorbacks, seeded seventh, will face the tenth‑seeded Tennessee Volunteers in the second round of the SEC Tournament on May 20 at 4:30 p.m. CT at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium. The game will be televised on the SEC Network and streamed via ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers.