University of Tennessee Athletics
Tuesday, February 21
Knoxville, Tenn.
4:30 PM
University of Tennessee
vs
Alabama A&M
BSB PREVIEW: #3 Vols Ready for 2023 Home Opener vs. Alabama A&M
February 20, 2023 | Baseball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Ready for its home opener, the No. 3 Tennessee baseball team gears up to host Alabama A&M for a two-game midweek series on Tuesday and Wednesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
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After amassing 13 midweek victories a season ago, the Volunteers kickoff a shortened series against Alabama A&M, looking to recapture the success the 2022 squad had in midweek contests. The games mark the beginning of a 15-game homestand for the Big Orange.
Fans can also listen to Vince Ferrara call the action for both games via a free audio stream on UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics Gameday App. Â
in Knoxville: 2-0
in Huntsville: 0-0
at Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: W, 14-1 (May 3, 2022 in Knoxville)
Tuesday's game will mark the 112th home opener for UT Baseball. The Vols are 90-20-2 all-time in the first home game of the season.
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Non-Con Domination
Tennessee has been extremely successful against non-conference opponents since the start of the 2019 season, posting a 95-19 record in that span. In 2022 and 2021, the Vols posted a 53-10 record against out-of-conference opponents, going 28-4 a season ago after posting a 25-6 non-conference record in 2021.
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The Vols earned 13 midweek wins a season ago, reaching the baker's dozen mark for the second time since 2019. Under head coach Tony Vitello, Tennessee has posted an impressive 52-8 midweek record.
Tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased at AllVols.com.
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MORE INFO
Game & Broadcast Info
- Opponent: Alabama A&M
- Dates: Feb. 21-22
- Location: Knoxville, Tenn.
- Venue: Lindsey Nelson Stadium
- Watch: SEC Network+
- Listen: UTSports.com/UT Gameday App
- Live Stats: UTSports.com
- Game 1: Tuesday, February 21 – 4:30 p.m. (SEC Network+)
- Game 2: Wednesday, February 22 – 4:30 p.m. (SEC Network+)
#3 Tennessee (1-2 | 0-0 SEC)
Roster Schedule StatsAlabama A&M (3-0 | 0-0 SWAC)
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After amassing 13 midweek victories a season ago, the Volunteers kickoff a shortened series against Alabama A&M, looking to recapture the success the 2022 squad had in midweek contests. The games mark the beginning of a 15-game homestand for the Big Orange.
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets for the games are available in very limited quantities at AllVols.com.BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday and Wednesday's games will be streamed live on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Andy Brock (PxP) calling the action. The online broadcasts can be accessed on any mobile device through WatchESPN. WatchESPN can be accessed through the ESPN App, or online at espn.com/watch.Fans can also listen to Vince Ferrara call the action for both games via a free audio stream on UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics Gameday App. Â
SERIES HISTORY
Overall: Tennessee leads, 2-0in Knoxville: 2-0
in Huntsville: 0-0
at Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: W, 14-1 (May 3, 2022 in Knoxville)
NOTABLE
Vols in Home OpenersTuesday's game will mark the 112th home opener for UT Baseball. The Vols are 90-20-2 all-time in the first home game of the season.
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Non-Con Domination
Tennessee has been extremely successful against non-conference opponents since the start of the 2019 season, posting a 95-19 record in that span. In 2022 and 2021, the Vols posted a 53-10 record against out-of-conference opponents, going 28-4 a season ago after posting a 25-6 non-conference record in 2021.
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The Vols earned 13 midweek wins a season ago, reaching the baker's dozen mark for the second time since 2019. Under head coach Tony Vitello, Tennessee has posted an impressive 52-8 midweek record.
OPPONENT SCOUT
Alabama A&M- 2022 Record: 14-35 (10-20 SWAC)
- 2022 Postseason: N/A
- 2023 SWAC Preseason Poll: 5th Eastern Division
- Head Coach: Elliott Jones (3rd season)
- Preseason All-Conference Selections (0):
- None
ON DECK
The Vols continue their 15-game homestand prior to the start of SEC play in mid-March, welcoming Dayton to Rocky Top for a three-game set beginning on Friday at 4:30 p.m. ET.Tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased at AllVols.com.
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