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Texas blanked Tennessee 4-0 behind Teagan Kavan's complete-game, two-hit shutout with 10 strikeouts. A three-run third inning — fueled by Viviana Martinez, a Kayden Henry steal ...
Tennessee's 2027 outlook gets a boost as Stone Lawless rejoins returning arms Cam Appenzeller and Landon Mack, giving the Vols a familiar catcher-pitcher pairing as they look to rebound from a rough year on the mound.
Catcher Stone Lawless is set to return to Tennessee for the 2027 season, per VolQuest. He started 34 of 40 games in 2026 with seven home runs and 19 RBIs despite missing three weeks with a facial fracture.
The Florida State matchup joins a demanding Tennessee schedule that also features a home date with Michigan State, a road trip to Purdue, an N.C. State game in Nashville, and a Players Era Tournament opener against Maryland.
Tennessee will host Florida State in the 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge, marking the programs' first meeting since 2019. The Vols hold a 5-4 all-time edge in the series.
The Vols posted a 4.76 team ERA in 2026, their highest mark in 13 years, leaving Elander searching for a pitching coach who can rebuild the staff ahead of 2027.
Tennessee head coach Josh Elander parted ways with pitching coach Josh Reynolds after one season in the role, opting to move in a new direction following a rocky year on the mound.
Rick Barnes has built one of his most talented offensive groups yet in Knoxville as Tennessee aims to finally clear the Elite Eight hurdle, while the program also prepares to switch from Nike to Adidas next month.
Tennessee unveiled jersey numbers for its overhauled 2026-27 roster, with prized transfers Juke Harris (No. 2), Terrence Hill Jr. (No. 3), Dae Dae Ames (No. 4) and Jalen Haralson (No. 10) joining a Rick Barnes squad eyeing a long-awaited Final Four breakthrough.
Tennessee freshman Cam Appenzeller will be back next season after posting a 4.76 ERA with 64 strikeouts in 56.2 innings, positioning him as a candidate for a 2027 rotation spot.
Rutgers transfer Landon Mack is back for Tennessee in 2027 after starting 12 games with a 4.67 ERA and 77 strikeouts over 61.2 innings, though he missed the postseason with arm soreness.
Tennessee will return pitchers Cam Appenzeller and Landon Mack next season, giving coach Josh Elander two-thirds of his projected weekend rotation already set as the transfer portal opens.
Rick Barnes' heavy portal overhaul, anchored by Wake Forest wing Juke Harris, has Tennessee ranked No. 6 nationally and second in the SEC behind Florida in ESPN's early projections for next season.
Five-star true freshman Faizon Brandon is gaining steam in Tennessee's quarterback competition with George MacIntyre, with the battle expected to carry into fall camp.
Tennessee landed four players on ESPN's top 100 newcomers list, led by DT Xavier Gilliam (20) and five-star QB Faizon Brandon (22), plus EDGE Chaz Coleman (27) and CB Kayin Lee (68) — most tied to Jim Knowles' new defense.
No. 22 Texas earned a hard-fought 5-2 road win over No. 12 Tennessee at OGE Energy Field at Devon Park. Katie Stewart led the way at 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI, while Hannah Wells added two RBI and Citlaly Gutierrez fired 6.2 strong innings with three strikeouts. Viviana Martinez and Kaiah Altmeyer each chipped in three hits in the balanced attack.
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