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A marathon game in Chapel Hill saw the Tennessee Volunteers battle East Carolina through extra innings, with key performances from Blanco, Ford and Barron, but ultimately the Pirates secured a 7‑3 victory.
The East Carolina Pirates and Tennessee Vols battled through extra innings, with a squeeze play and a home run swinging the lead before a decisive finish.
Tennessee’s defense halted East Carolina’s rally in the sixth inning of their NCAA Tournament opener, highlighted by Reese Chapman’s timely throw and a review‑upheld call.
The Volunteers secured a 1‑1 tie after six innings, highlighted by a home run, a key defensive play, and strategic pitching changes that kept the tournament hopes alive.
No. 23 Tennessee meets East Carolina in the Chapel Hill Regional, with a pitching duel and key player updates shaping the preview.
A preview of the standout batters from Tennessee, VCU and East Carolina who will headline the upcoming Chapel Hill Regional baseball tournament.
A look at the top hitters, pitchers, and storylines heading into the first round of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament.
Senior outfielder Reese Chapman returns from a facial injury, bolstering Tennessee's lineup as the Vols prepare for their seventh straight NCAA Tournament run.
The Volunteers begin their NCAA tournament journey in Chapel Hill, facing East Carolina as the two‑seed, with Blanco on the mound and Reese Chapman available for the lineup.
The Tennessee Volunteers prepare to face the East Carolina Pirates, with captain Reese Chapman back in the lineup and a potential clash with VCU or North Carolina on the horizon.
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.
The 2026 NCAA baseball tournament field is now set, and the Chapel Hill Regional promises a fierce battle among four historic programs. North Carolina enters as the fifth overall seed and will enjoy home‑field advantage while confronting a lineup that includes the Tennessee Volunteers, East Carolina Pirates and VCU Rams.
A practice collision sent Tennessee’s senior right fielder to UAB Hospital, but the team remains optimistic about his recovery and postseason prospects.
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 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.
The SEC Tournament features a marquee matchup as Tennessee's young head coach Josh Elander confronts his former mentor Dave Van Horn, highlighting a narrative of mentorship, legacy and national championship pedigree.
Tennessee secured an 11-6 win over South Carolina in the opening round of the SEC tournament, highlighted by strong pitching from Cam Appenzeller and a potent offensive display.
The Tennessee Volunteers begin their SEC Tournament run on May 19 at 6:35 p.m. ET, facing South Carolina at the Hoover Met. Both teams will rely on key pitchers, but the Vols will be without starting outfielder Reese Chapman, and the Gamecocks will be missing several regular contributors.
Coach Josh Elander announced the starting lineup for Tennessee’s first SEC Tournament game, highlighting Cam Appenzeller’s recent progress, the team’s offensive momentum, and the debut of the Automated Ball‑Strike System.
A May 18 practice session in Hoover turned dangerous when Reese Chapman was hit in the face by a line drive, leading to a hospital visit and an uncertain tournament outlook.
Reese Chapman’s facial injury forces Tennessee to reshuffle its outfield for the SEC Tournament opener against South Carolina, raising questions about the team’s depth and tournament prospects.
The Crimson Tide closed the regular season with a 6-2 triumph over Ole Miss, earning the fourth seed and showcasing standout performances from Myles Upchurch and Bryce Fowler.
Tennessee enters the SEC Tournament as a No. 10 seed, riding a series win over Oklahoma and key performances from Chapman, Clark, and others.