University of Tennessee Athletics
Tuesday, March 11
Knoxville
6 PM
University of Tennessee
vs
Duke
SB Preview: #7 Tennessee Hosts #14 Duke in Top-15 Midweek Matchup
March 10, 2025 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a pivotal SEC series win over No. 13 Georgia, seventh-ranked Tennessee will host No. 14 Duke Tuesday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. First pitch is set for 6 p.m. ET.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
For more gameday and parking information, visit the softball gameday information page HERE.
Parking shuttles will be available free of charge at the Agricultural Campus starting 1.5 hours before first pitch. When Stephenson Drive lots fill up, fans will be redirected to the Ag Campus parking and shuttles on River Drive.
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will stream live on SEC Network+ and the WatchESPN app. Jill Jelnick will handle play-by-play duties, with Faith Cain serving as the analyst.
Fans can also listen to Brian Rice, the Voice of the Lady Vols, via a free audio stream on UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics Gameday App. Streaming, live stats, and radio links are available on the Tennessee softball schedule page at UTSports.com.
NOTABLE
RANKINGS
Tennessee enters Week 5 ranked in all four major polls: No. 7 (NFCA), No. 7 (USASB), No. 9 (D1S) and No. 12 (SA).
FIRST TIME AGAINST DUKE
Tuesday's matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between Tennessee and Duke. The Blue Devils, now in their eighth season, have rapidly emerged as a strong program, capturing one ACC regular season title (2024) and two ACC Tournament championships (2021, 2024). Last season, Duke made its debut at the Women's College World Series.
SEC OPENING WEEKEND
Tennessee opened SEC play last weekend with a 2-1 series win over Georgia in Athens. The Lady Vols claimed victories in games one (6-1) and three (5-2), while falling 4-3 in game two.
HOME COOKING
Tennessee has been dominant at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, boasting a 105-22 record at home since 2021. During that stretch, the Lady Vols have outscored opponents 837-312. In SEC play, Tennessee has won 13 of 16 home series, including eight consecutive series over the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
SCOUTING DUKE
Head Coach (Record at Duke): Marissa Young (282-113)
2025 Record: 17-7
Series Record: First meeting
Last Meeting: N/A
DUE UP
The Lady Vols will welcome UConn to Rocky Top for a three-game series March 14-16. All three games will be on SECN+.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
For more gameday and parking information, visit the softball gameday information page HERE.
Parking shuttles will be available free of charge at the Agricultural Campus starting 1.5 hours before first pitch. When Stephenson Drive lots fill up, fans will be redirected to the Ag Campus parking and shuttles on River Drive.
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday's game will stream live on SEC Network+ and the WatchESPN app. Jill Jelnick will handle play-by-play duties, with Faith Cain serving as the analyst.
Fans can also listen to Brian Rice, the Voice of the Lady Vols, via a free audio stream on UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics Gameday App. Streaming, live stats, and radio links are available on the Tennessee softball schedule page at UTSports.com.
NOTABLE
RANKINGS
Tennessee enters Week 5 ranked in all four major polls: No. 7 (NFCA), No. 7 (USASB), No. 9 (D1S) and No. 12 (SA).
FIRST TIME AGAINST DUKE
Tuesday's matchup will mark the first-ever meeting between Tennessee and Duke. The Blue Devils, now in their eighth season, have rapidly emerged as a strong program, capturing one ACC regular season title (2024) and two ACC Tournament championships (2021, 2024). Last season, Duke made its debut at the Women's College World Series.
SEC OPENING WEEKEND
Tennessee opened SEC play last weekend with a 2-1 series win over Georgia in Athens. The Lady Vols claimed victories in games one (6-1) and three (5-2), while falling 4-3 in game two.
HOME COOKING
Tennessee has been dominant at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, boasting a 105-22 record at home since 2021. During that stretch, the Lady Vols have outscored opponents 837-312. In SEC play, Tennessee has won 13 of 16 home series, including eight consecutive series over the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
SCOUTING DUKE
Head Coach (Record at Duke): Marissa Young (282-113)
2025 Record: 17-7
Series Record: First meeting
Last Meeting: N/A
DUE UP
The Lady Vols will welcome UConn to Rocky Top for a three-game series March 14-16. All three games will be on SECN+.
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