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EKU Colonels
(2-14) Overall (0-0) ASUN
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Tennessee Volunteers
(16-1) Overall (0-0) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 5/5 Tennessee caps its 15-game homestand on Tuesday evening when it hosts Eastern Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tuesday's contest will serve as the Vols' final tune-up before Southeastern Conference play begins on Friday night at No. 12/14 Alabama.
Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990). A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
in Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 21-2
in Richmond: Tennessee leads, 3-0
at Neutral Sites: N/A
at Unknown Sites: Tennessee leads, 9-2
Last Meeting: W, 14-2 (7 inn.) – April 11, 2023 in Knoxville
UT has won six straight in the series and 16 of its last 17 meetings against the Colonels.
Tennessee's 15-game winning streak is the second longest current streak in Division I this season, trailing only Texas A&M (16). It is also tied for the third-longest win streak in program history, matching 15-game streaks in 1951, 1997, 2004 and 2019. A win on Tuesday would tie the 1994 team's 16-game win streak for the second longest in UT history.
10 Vols Set to Participate in MLB Spring Breakout Games
Ten former Vols, who are highly touted MLB prospects, were named to their respective club's 2024 Spring Breakout rosters last week. New to the 2024 Spring Training slate, MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball's future: the current stars of Minor League Baseball. The inaugural edition will be held from March 14-17 at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training. A series of 16 exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each MLB organization's top prospects.
The 10 former Vols set to participate include: Maui Ahuna (Giants), Jordan Beck (Rockies), Chase Dollander (Rockies), Drew Gilbert (Mets), Seth Halvorsen (Rockies), Trey Lipscomb (Nationals), Will Mabrey (Diamondbacks), Connor Pavolony (Orioles), Seth Stephenson (Tigers) and Blade Tidwell (Mets).
KT's Streaks
Redshirt sophomore Kavares Tears is having a breakout season so far and enters this week on a career-long 15-game hitting streak. He has reached base in all 16 games he's played in this season, as well.
Tears is leading the team in batting average (.404) and runs scored (24) to go along with four home runs and 14 RBIs. His 24 runs scored are tied for fourth in the SEC and 18th in the country while his .404 batting average is eighth best in the conference. The Lewisburg, Tennessee, native, drove in the game-winning run with a two-out double in the seventh inning of Sunday's 8-3 win vs. Illinois.
(2-14) Overall (0-0) ASUN
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Tennessee Volunteers
(16-1) Overall (0-0) SEC
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 5/5 Tennessee caps its 15-game homestand on Tuesday evening when it hosts Eastern Kentucky at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Tuesday's contest will serve as the Vols' final tune-up before Southeastern Conference play begins on Friday night at No. 12/14 Alabama.
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Andy Brock (PxP) and Caylan Arnold (analyst) on the call.Fans can also listen to John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990). A free audio stream will also be available on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
LHP Zander Sechrist (0-0, 5.40 ERA) vs. LHP Bradley Stewart (0-0, 8.10 ERA)SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 33-4in Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 21-2
in Richmond: Tennessee leads, 3-0
at Neutral Sites: N/A
at Unknown Sites: Tennessee leads, 9-2
Last Meeting: W, 14-2 (7 inn.) – April 11, 2023 in Knoxville
UT has won six straight in the series and 16 of its last 17 meetings against the Colonels.
NOTABLE
Noting the Win StreakTennessee's 15-game winning streak is the second longest current streak in Division I this season, trailing only Texas A&M (16). It is also tied for the third-longest win streak in program history, matching 15-game streaks in 1951, 1997, 2004 and 2019. A win on Tuesday would tie the 1994 team's 16-game win streak for the second longest in UT history.
10 Vols Set to Participate in MLB Spring Breakout Games
Ten former Vols, who are highly touted MLB prospects, were named to their respective club's 2024 Spring Breakout rosters last week. New to the 2024 Spring Training slate, MLB Spring Breakout is a four-day event showcasing baseball's future: the current stars of Minor League Baseball. The inaugural edition will be held from March 14-17 at Grapefruit and Cactus League stadiums during Spring Training. A series of 16 exhibition games will be played between teams comprised of each MLB organization's top prospects.
The 10 former Vols set to participate include: Maui Ahuna (Giants), Jordan Beck (Rockies), Chase Dollander (Rockies), Drew Gilbert (Mets), Seth Halvorsen (Rockies), Trey Lipscomb (Nationals), Will Mabrey (Diamondbacks), Connor Pavolony (Orioles), Seth Stephenson (Tigers) and Blade Tidwell (Mets).
KT's Streaks
Redshirt sophomore Kavares Tears is having a breakout season so far and enters this week on a career-long 15-game hitting streak. He has reached base in all 16 games he's played in this season, as well.
Tears is leading the team in batting average (.404) and runs scored (24) to go along with four home runs and 14 RBIs. His 24 runs scored are tied for fourth in the SEC and 18th in the country while his .404 batting average is eighth best in the conference. The Lewisburg, Tennessee, native, drove in the game-winning run with a two-out double in the seventh inning of Sunday's 8-3 win vs. Illinois.
OPPONENT SCOUT
Eastern Kentucky Colonels (2-14, 0-0 ASUN)- Head Coach: Chris Prothro (4th season)
- 2023 Record: 29-30 (15-15 ASUN)
- 2023 Postseason: N/A
- 2024 ASUN Preseason Poll: 7th
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (0)
- Players to Watch:
- OF Tait Nunnally: Leads team with five HRs and 17 RBIs
- OF Max Williams: Second on team in hits (19), doubles (7), HRs (2) and RBIs (12)
- INF Conner Davis: Leads team in BA (.390), hits (23), runs (11) and steals (3)
ON DECK
Tennessee hits the road to open SEC play with a series at No. 12/14 Alabama this weekend in Tuscaloosa. First pitch for Friday's series opener is slated for 7 p.m. ET on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app. Saturday's and Sunday's games will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
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