In Hoover, Alabama, the SEC Baseball Tournament features a crucial matchup between No. 8 seed Tennessee and No. 4 seed Vanderbilt, scheduled for May 24 at 11 a.m. ET. The game was moved up by two hours due to anticipated inclement weather later in the day.
Tennessee, under coach Tony Vitello, boasts an impressive record of 3-0 in SEC tournament semifinals and has previously claimed tournament titles in both 2022 and 2024. The Vols (43-15) secured their spot in the semifinals after a narrow 7-5 victory against top-seeded Texas. Vanderbilt (40-16) advanced by overcoming No. 12 seed Oklahoma with a strong 6-1 performance.
In their tournament journey, Tennessee began its campaign by defeating Alabama 15-10, while Vanderbilt benefited from a double-bye as the No. 4 seed. The victor of this pivotal matchup will proceed to face the winner of the contest between LSU and Ole Miss in the championship game on May 25.
For those interested in watching the game, it will be aired on SEC Network, with streaming available on Fubo (which currently offers a free trial) and through the ESPN app.
This tournament not only showcases the competitive spirit of college baseball but also highlights the exciting potential for Tennessee as they look to extend their winning streak in the SEC tournament.