The Official UNC Asheville @ Tennessee Game Thread (Tues. 2/18 4:30PM EST) (SEC NET+)

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a season-opening sweep over Hofstra, No. 2/4 Tennessee welcomes UNC Asheville to Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Tuesday afternoon for the first midweek game of the year.

The Vols started their 2025 campaign with three run-rule victories over the weekend and outscored the Pride, 46-2, for the series. UNC Asheville also started their season with a sweep, going 3-0 against Fairleigh Dickinson while scoring 26 runs in the series.

IMPORTANT GAMEDAY INFO & REMINDERS​

Lindsey Nelson Stadium is undergoing extensive renovations that will make it one of the best college baseball stadiums in the nation upon completion. Renovations will be ongoing throughout the season, so be sure to be on the lookout for updated information throughout the course of the year when it comes to seating, stadium entry, parking, etc.

Fans are encouraged to check the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Central page prior to each game for the most updated info in regards to parking, stadium policies, stadium entry points and more.

Updates on the stadium for Tuesday's game, including new section numbers, stadium entry information, parking info and more can be seen HERE.

TICKET INFORMATION​

Limited single-game tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased through AllVols.com.

BROADCAST INFO​

Andy Brock (PxP) and Caylan Arnold (analyst) will have the call for Tuesday's contest on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.

Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action via a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics Mobile App and the Varsity App.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS​

UT: LHP Brandon Arvidson (1 APP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
AVL: RHP Branden Barna (1 APP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY​

Vols vs. Bulldogs
Overall: UT leads, 32-7
in Knoxville: UT lead, 28-7
in Asheville: UT lead, 4-0
at Neutral Sites: Series tied, 0-0

Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2024 (W, 3-2)

This will mark the fourth straight season that the Vols and Bulldogs have played each other in Knoxville. Tennessee has won the last 10 meetings between the two programs dating back to 2015.

NOTABLE​

Dominant Opening Weekend
The Vols dominated in all facets during their season-opening sweep of Hofstra, outscoring the Pride 46-2 for the series. UT's 46 runs were its most in a series since plating 68 in a sweep of Iona in 2022 and its most in a season-opening series since outscoring Morehead State 54-1 over three games to start the 2004 campaign.

The pitching staff was equally impressive, allowing just two runs on seven hits for the series, marking the fourth time under head coach Tony Vitello and pitching coach Frank Anderson that the Vols have allowed four runs or fewer in a season-opening series (2019, 2020, 2022, 2025).

Non-Conference Dominance
Tennessee has been extremely hard to beat in non-conference play during Vitello's tenure. Since the start of the 2019 season, the Vols are 123-23 in non-conference play. UT went 32-3 against non-SEC foes during the 2024 season, including an 8-1 mark in the postseason.

The Big Orange have not lost a regular-season non-conference weekend series since 2020 (Wright State) and have swept 12 of their 14 regular-season non-conference weekend series since 2020. Tennessee is 64-10 in midweek games under Vitello, as well.

Decade of the Vols
Since the start of the 2020 season, no team in college baseball has won more games and posted a higher winning percentage than Tennessee. UT's 229 victories and .782 winning percentage both rank No. 1 in the nation over the past five seasons.

NCAA Division I Leaders by Winning Pct (Since 2020)
1. Tennessee - .782 (229-64)
2. Arkansas - .730 (197-73)
3. UC Santa Barbara - .720 (180-70)
4. East Carolina - .715 (198-79)
5. Dallas Baptist - .702 (182-77-1)

OPPONENT SCOUT​

UNC Asheville Bulldogs (3-0)
  • 2024 Record: 22-28 (10-14 Big South)
  • 2024 Postseason: N/A
  • 2025 Big South Preseason Poll: 7th
  • Head Coach: Scott Friedholm
    • Overall Record: 183-305-1 (11th year)
    • Record at Asheville: Same
  • Preseason All-Conference Selections (1):
    • RHP Colby Guy (Preseason Pitcher of the Year)

ON DECK​

The Vols continue their season-opening eight-game homestand with a weekend series against Samford starting Friday at 4:30 p.m.
 
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tn4elvis said:
Why has Kuhns not pitched yet
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due to an illness that he woke up with on the morning of the season opener.


"A lot of guys have gotten sick on our team and I think a lot of people have gotten sick in Knoxville, unfortunately," Vitello said. "I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if it's the cold or what's going on. He's been floating around the facility, and he tried to come up here and get in uniform (Saturday). We appreciate the competitiveness, but it's not the time of the year to be pushing it. Also, we want to limit how many guys get sick. When he comes back, he'll be champing at the bit and I look forward to it. He is a fun one to watch compete."

 
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WillisWG said:
woke up with on the morning of the season opener..


"A lot of guys have gotten sick on our team and I think a lot of people have gotten sick in Knoxville, unfortunately," Vitello said. "I'm not a doctor, so I don't know if it's the cold or what's going on. He's been floating around the facility, and he tried to come up here and get in uniform (Saturday). We appreciate the competitiveness, but it's not the time of the year to be pushing it. Also, we want to limit how many guys get sick. When he comes back, he'll be champing at the bit and I look forward to it. He is a fun one to watch compete."

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I missed that thanks for the info my friend.
 
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NighthawkVol said:
I hope we get to see Kuhns, Hayse, Krenzel, and Strickland. Been looking forward to seeing the freshman arms.
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I don't think we will see kuhns...he said on sports talk yesterday morning he was sick but feeling better and he wants to see him throw couple bullpen sessions before he puts him out there..maybe this wknd series...
 
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feathersax said:
Has A.J. Russell healed enough to pitch? He's had bad luck with injuries. Lots of arm power there! :cool:
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I think he’s now throwing to hitters in practice but don’t expect him back until FL series and very limited with pitch count. I’m sure they will ramp him up slowly and carefully. He’s put on 20 lbs of muscle and looks great.
 
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a season-opening sweep over Hofstra, No. 2/4 Tennessee welcomes UNC Asheville to Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Tuesday afternoon for the first midweek game of the year.

The Vols started their 2025 campaign with three run-rule victories over the weekend and outscored the Pride, 46-2, for the series. UNC Asheville also started their season with a sweep, going 3-0 against Fairleigh Dickinson while scoring 26 runs in the series.

IMPORTANT GAMEDAY INFO & REMINDERS​

Lindsey Nelson Stadium is undergoing extensive renovations that will make it one of the best college baseball stadiums in the nation upon completion. Renovations will be ongoing throughout the season, so be sure to be on the lookout for updated information throughout the course of the year when it comes to seating, stadium entry, parking, etc.

Fans are encouraged to check the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Central page prior to each game for the most updated info in regards to parking, stadium policies, stadium entry points and more.

Updates on the stadium for Tuesday's game, including new section numbers, stadium entry information, parking info and more can be seen HERE.

TICKET INFORMATION​

Limited single-game tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased through AllVols.com.

BROADCAST INFO​

Andy Brock (PxP) and Caylan Arnold (analyst) will have the call for Tuesday's contest on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app.

Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action via a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics Mobile App and the Varsity App.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS​

UT: LHP Brandon Arvidson (1 APP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)
AVL: RHP Branden Barna (1 APP, 0-0, 0.00 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY​

Vols vs. Bulldogs
Overall: UT leads, 32-7
in Knoxville: UT lead, 28-7
in Asheville: UT lead, 4-0
at Neutral Sites: Series tied, 0-0

Last Meeting: Feb. 20, 2024 (W, 3-2)

This will mark the fourth straight season that the Vols and Bulldogs have played each other in Knoxville. Tennessee has won the last 10 meetings between the two programs dating back to 2015.

NOTABLE​

Dominant Opening Weekend
The Vols dominated in all facets during their season-opening sweep of Hofstra, outscoring the Pride 46-2 for the series. UT's 46 runs were its most in a series since plating 68 in a sweep of Iona in 2022 and its most in a season-opening series since outscoring Morehead State 54-1 over three games to start the 2004 campaign.

The pitching staff was equally impressive, allowing just two runs on seven hits for the series, marking the fourth time under head coach Tony Vitello and pitching coach Frank Anderson that the Vols have allowed four runs or fewer in a season-opening series (2019, 2020, 2022, 2025).

Non-Conference Dominance
Tennessee has been extremely hard to beat in non-conference play during Vitello's tenure. Since the start of the 2019 season, the Vols are 123-23 in non-conference play. UT went 32-3 against non-SEC foes during the 2024 season, including an 8-1 mark in the postseason.

The Big Orange have not lost a regular-season non-conference weekend series since 2020 (Wright State) and have swept 12 of their 14 regular-season non-conference weekend series since 2020. Tennessee is 64-10 in midweek games under Vitello, as well.

Decade of the Vols
Since the start of the 2020 season, no team in college baseball has won more games and posted a higher winning percentage than Tennessee. UT's 229 victories and .782 winning percentage both rank No. 1 in the nation over the past five seasons.

NCAA Division I Leaders by Winning Pct (Since 2020)
1. Tennessee - .782 (229-64)
2. Arkansas - .730 (197-73)
3. UC Santa Barbara - .720 (180-70)
4. East Carolina - .715 (198-79)
5. Dallas Baptist - .702 (182-77-1)

OPPONENT SCOUT​

UNC Asheville Bulldogs (3-0)
  • 2024 Record: 22-28 (10-14 Big South)
  • 2024 Postseason: N/A
  • 2025 Big South Preseason Poll: 7th
  • Head Coach: Scott Friedholm
    • Overall Record: 183-305-1 (11th year)
    • Record at Asheville: Same
  • Preseason All-Conference Selections (1):
    • RHP Colby Guy (Preseason Pitcher of the Year)

ON DECK​

The Vols continue their season-opening eight-game homestand with a weekend series against Samford starting Friday at 4:30 p.m.
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Updated. GBO!!
 
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