The Official Radford @ #7 Tennessee Lady Vols Softball Game Thread (Tues. April 21 6PM ET SECN+)

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(22-22) Overall (9-6) Big South

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#7 Tennessee Lady Vols
(37-7) Overall (12-6) SEC
KNOXVILLE, TN - April 07, 2026 - Outfielder Taelyn Holley #27 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the ETSU Buccaneers and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kyndall Williams/Tennessee Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –
Following an off weekend, No. 7 Tennessee returns to action on Tuesday with a midweek showdown against Radford. First pitch from Sherri Parker Lee Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

The Lady Vols (37-7) host the Highlanders in their final midweek contest of the 2026 campaign. UT is 25-1 against non-conference opponents and 15-3 at home this season.

BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's contest will be available to stream on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app. Jill Jelnick (play-by-play) will be on the call with Rylie West working as the analyst.

Fans can also listen to Voice of the Lady Vols Brian Rice call the action via a free audio stream on UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics Gameday App. Streaming, live stats, and radio links are available on the Tennessee softball schedule page at UTSports.com.

FINAL HOMESTAND
Tennessee enters its final regular season homestand on Tuesday night when it plays host to Radford. The Lady Vols welcome the Highlanders to Rocky Top for the second consecutive season. Following the midweek matchup, Alabama will roll into town for the penultimate weekend of SEC play. The series against the Crimson Tide will run Saturday-Monday.

MAGIC NUMBER
Since the beginning of the 2023 season, the Lady Vols' magic number has been three (3). Tennessee is 166-10 when scoring three or more runs over that span.

RING OF FIRE
The Lady Vols have adopted a staff approach to pitching since 2023 and this season is no different. Five different pitchers started in the circle - Mardjetko (14), Nuwer (13), Pickens (12), Rutan (3) and Hardenburger (2). Nuwer and Pickens lead the staff with 21 total appearances. The staff has combined for 344 strikeouts over 284 innings of work with an ERA of 1.23. They have allowed 63 runs in 44 games with 17 shutouts.

SCOUTING RADFORD
Head Coach (Record at RADFORD):
Kevin Fagan (52-48)
2026 Record: 22-22
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 8-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 10-1 (5) on February 26, 2025, in Knoxville

DUE UP
Tennessee welcomes Alabama to Knoxville for a three-game series, running Saturday-Monday, April 25-27.
 
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Radford Highlanders
(22-22) Overall (9-6) Big South

PeytonSimmons

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Tennessee Lady Vols
(37-7) Overall (12-6) SEC
KNOXVILLE, TN - April 07, 2026 - Outfielder Taelyn Holley #27 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the ETSU Buccaneers and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kyndall Williams/Tennessee Athletics

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. –
Following an off weekend, No. 7 Tennessee returns to action on Tuesday with a midweek showdown against Radford. First pitch from Sherri Parker Lee Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.

The Lady Vols (37-7) host the Highlanders in their final midweek contest of the 2026 campaign. UT is 25-1 against non-conference opponents and 15-3 at home this season.

BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's contest will be available to stream on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app. Jill Jelnick (play-by-play) will be on the call with Rylie West working as the analyst.

Fans can also listen to Voice of the Lady Vols Brian Rice call the action via a free audio stream on UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics Gameday App. Streaming, live stats, and radio links are available on the Tennessee softball schedule page at UTSports.com.

FINAL HOMESTAND
Tennessee enters its final regular season homestand on Tuesday night when it plays host to Radford. The Lady Vols welcome the Highlanders to Rocky Top for the second consecutive season. Following the midweek matchup, Alabama will roll into town for the penultimate weekend of SEC play. The series against the Crimson Tide will run Saturday-Monday.

MAGIC NUMBER
Since the beginning of the 2023 season, the Lady Vols' magic number has been three (3). Tennessee is 166-10 when scoring three or more runs over that span.

RING OF FIRE
The Lady Vols have adopted a staff approach to pitching since 2023 and this season is no different. Five different pitchers started in the circle - Mardjetko (14), Nuwer (13), Pickens (12), Rutan (3) and Hardenburger (2). Nuwer and Pickens lead the staff with 21 total appearances. The staff has combined for 344 strikeouts over 284 innings of work with an ERA of 1.23. They have allowed 63 runs in 44 games with 17 shutouts.

SCOUTING RADFORD
Head Coach (Record at RADFORD):
Kevin Fagan (52-48)
2026 Record: 22-22
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 8-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 10-1 (5) on February 26, 2025, in Knoxville

DUE UP
Tennessee welcomes Alabama to Knoxville for a three-game series, running Saturday-Monday, April 25-27.
Game info updated
 

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