BSB PREVIEW: Vols Host UNC Asheville in First of Nine Straight Home Video games

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off an enormous sequence sweep of No. 8/9 Mississippi State on the highway, Tennessee returns to Rocky Top to kick off a two-week homestand on Tuesday evening in opposition to UNC Asheville at 6 p.m.

The Vols and Bulldogs will sq. off for the second time this season after they meet on Tuesday evening at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. UT received the primary assembly by a rating of 10-3 on Feb. 17 in its first midweek sport of the yr.

THE NEW LINDSEY NELSON STADIUM

The new Lindsey Nelson Stadium now has the facilities to match its elite atmosphere after present process a $100-plus million renovation to remodel it into one of many nation’s best amenities. The up to date capability for Lindsey Nelson Stadium is 8,012 after the newly added premium seating areas and extra standing room solely areas.
The following is a listing of recent facilities that might be in place at Lindsey Nelson Stadium for the 2026 season:
– NEW: Home plate entrance and plaza space
– NEW: Left area plaza entrance
– NEW: Third degree suites and membership area
– NEW: Additional chairback seats beneath a brand new mezzanine degree
– NEW: First bottom line restrooms and concessions
– NEW: Left area bar on important concourse (behind the present 4Topps part)
– NEW: Kitchen, which can improve the meals choices all through Lindsey Nelson Stadium
– NEW: Ticket workplace and group merchandise store inside the principle entrance
– NEW: Player entry hall
– NEW: Third bottom line restrooms, a mom’s room and concessions which can open round SEC play
– NEW: Multiple elevators
– NEW: Permanent, programmable LED and stadium lighting
– Fully accomplished mezzanine degree with a brand new press field and broadcast cubicles
– Renovated concessions on important concourse behind dwelling plate
– MVP Room growth

GAMEDAY INFO

Fans are inspired to test the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Central web page prior to every sport for probably the most up to date information with regard to parking, stadium insurance policies, stadium entry factors and extra.

PROMOTIONS & GIVEAWAYS

All upcoming promotions for all dwelling video games through the season might be discovered HERE.

TICKET INFORMATION

Single-game tickets for non-conference dwelling video games might be bought by AllVols.com.

BROADCAST INFO

Tuesday’s contest in opposition to UNC Asheville might be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Cruz Martin (PxP) and VFL Redmond Walsh (analyst) on the decision.

Fans may also hearken to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara name the motion on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990), as nicely through a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.  

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

LHP Blaine Brown (3 GS, 0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. RHP Garrett Crum (3 GS, 0-3, 9.21 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY

Vols vs. UNC Asheville
Overall: UT leads, 34-7
in Knoxville: UT leads, 30-7
in Asheville: UT leads, 4-0
at Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: Feb. 17, 2026 (W, 10-3)

The Vols have received 12 straight in opposition to the Bulldogs with 11 of these contents going down in Knoxville.

NOTABLE

Situational Hitting on Point
A significant component in Tennessee’s sequence sweep in opposition to Mississippi State was the spectacular situational hitting all through the weekend. In the Vols’ three wins in Starkville, they mixed to hit .415 (17-41) with runners on base, .357 (10-28) with runners in scoring place and .342 (13-38) with two outs. Nine of UT’s 19 runs within the sequence have been scored with two outs.

Another Week, Another Appenzeller Gem

Cam Appenzeller continued his ridiculous string of dominant aid outings in final Friday evening’s series-opening victory at No. 8/9 Mississippi State. The freshman lefty earned his third SEC win and improved to 5-0 on the yr after holding the Bulldogs’ harmful lineup to simply two runs on three hits whereas pitching the sport’s closing 5 innings in a 6-5 victory. Appenzeller additionally posted a career-high eight strikeouts and was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for his efforts.

MSU’s two runs have been the primary Appenzeller has allowed in SEC play this season, ending a streak of 21.2 consecutive scoreless innings to start league play. For the yr, Appenzeller has a conference-leading 0.69 WHIP and in addition boasts a 1.49 ERA, which ranks second within the league. In SEC video games, he has a 0.60 WHIP and 0.77 ERA with 27 strikeouts and simply two walks in 23.1 innings of labor.

Nine Straight at Home

Tuesday’s contest would be the first of 9 straight at dwelling for the Vols as they open a two-week homestand. UT is 18-6 when enjoying in Knoxville this season and has been one of many nation’s finest at dwelling this decade, posting a powerful 204-41 (.833) report at Lindsey Nelson Stadium since 2020.

Continuing Midweek Success

The Big Orange have been dominant in midweek video games since Elander joined the workers in 2018, having compiled an 86-11 report in such contests throughout that span. Tennessee is an ideal 9-0 in midweeks this season. In these 9 wins, the Vols have outscored their opposition 95-26.

OPPONENT SCOUT

UNC Asheville Bulldogs (16-20, 4-8 Big South)

• 2025 Record: 15-35 (8-16 Big South)
• 2025 Postseason: N/A
• 2026 Big South Conference Preseason Poll: 9^th
• Interim Head Coach: Alex Raburn

  • Overall Record: 16-20 (1^st yr)
  • Record at UNCA: Same

• Preseason All-Conference Selections: N/A

ON DECK

Tennessee hosts No. 22/25 Ole Miss this weekend. All three video games might be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app. First pitch for Friday’s sequence opener is slated for six:30 p.m. and Saturday might be a Checker LNS sport (extra particulars HERE).