Tennessee baseball, the No. 14 national seed, is set to host the Knoxville Regional at Lindsey Nelson Stadium as part of the 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament. The Volunteers will face three opponents in this double-elimination format: Wake Forest, Cincinnati, and Miami (Ohio). Here’s an overview of each team:
🟡 Tennessee Volunteers (43–16)
Seeding: No. 14 national seed
Opening Game: Friday, May 30 at 6 p.m. ET vs. Miami (Ohio) (ESPN+)
Notable: Tennessee is making its sixth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance and is aiming to defend its national championship title from the previous season.
🔵 Wake Forest Demon Deacons (36–20)
Seed: No. 2 in the Knoxville Regional
RPI: 30
Conference Finish: 8th in the ACC (16–14)
Key Players:
Kade Lewis: Leads the team in batting average (.392), OPS (1.130), slugging percentage (.632), hits (80), doubles (16), and total bases (129).
Jack Winnay: Team leader in home runs (14) and RBIs (59).
Pitching:
Blake Morningstar: Sophomore right-hander with a 6–1 record, 2.71 ERA, and 82 strikeouts over 73 innings.
Matthew Dallas: Former Tennessee pitcher with a 4–1 record and 5.09 ERA over 53 innings.
🔴 Cincinnati Bearcats (32–24)
Seed: No. 3 in the Knoxville Regional
Conference: Big 12
Overview: Cincinnati has shown resilience throughout the season, securing a spot in the NCAA Tournament. They have a balanced lineup and a pitching staff capable of competing at a high level.
🔴 Miami (Ohio) RedHawks (35–21)
Seed: No. 4 in the Knoxville Regional
Conference: Mid-American Conference (MAC)
Recent Performance: Won the MAC Tournament Championship, marking their fourth title in program history.
Notable: This is Miami’s eighth appearance in the NCAA Tournament. They have won nine of their last ten games, entering the regional with momentum.
The Knoxville Regional promises competitive matchups as Tennessee aims to advance and defend its national title. Fans can catch the action starting Friday, May 30, with games broadcasted on ESPN platforms.
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