University of Tennessee Athletics
Tuesday, April 1
Knoxville
6 PM
University of Tennessee
vs
Western Carolina
SB Preview: #9 Lady Vols Open Four-Game Homestand Against Western Carolina
March 31, 2025 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a series win over No. 2 Oklahoma, the ninth-ranked Lady Vols kick off a four-game homestand with a midweek matchup against Western Carolina on Tuesday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. First pitch between UT and WCU 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 the first pitch. When Stephenson Drive lots fill up, fans will be redirected to the Ag Campus parking and shuttles on River Drive.
FOLLOW LIVE
The contest will be available for streaming on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app, with Myan Patel (play-by-play) and Rylie West (analyst) on the call.
Back in the softball booth, the Voice of the Lady Vols Brian Rice will host a free audio broadcast, available for streaming via UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics app. Links to the audio broadcast can be found on the Tennessee softball schedule page and shared on @Vol_Softball social media accounts.
NOTABLE
RANKINGS
Tennessee is ranked in all four major polls heading into the weekend: No. 9 (NFCA), No. 10 (USASB), No. 11 (D1S) and No. 9 (SA).
AGAINST THE CATAMOUNTS
Tennessee welcomes Western Carolina to Rocky Top in midweek action. UT's penultimate midweek contest, the Lady Vols and Catamounts will meet for the ninth time in program history. Tuesday will be the first matchup in Knoxville since 2014. The last two meetings in 2022 and 2024 took place in Cullowhee.
HOME SWEET HOME
The Friendly Confines of Sherri Parker Lee have been good to the Lady Vols. Since 2021, Tennessee is 110-24 at home and has outscored opponents 861-336. In league play, UT has won 13 out of 17 home series during that span – including eight straight over the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
LAST TIME OUT
The Lady Vols rebounded from a tough Arkansas series by going on the road and taking two of three games from No. 2 Oklahoma. UT is the third team since 2006 to win a series in Norman. Karlyn Pickens led the way as she picked up both wins on the weekend.
SCOUTING WESTERN CAROLINA
Head Coach (Record at Western Carolina): Jim Clift (278-410)
2025 Record: 18-18
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 8-0
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 8-0
In Cullowhee: Tennessee leads, 2-0
At Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 6-0 on March 20, 2024, in Cullowhee, North Carolina
DUE UP
Tennessee gets back into conference play as it welcomes Mississippi State to Knoxville for a three-game set April 4-6. The first two games will air on SEC Network, with game three coverage provided by SEC Network+.
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 the first pitch. When Stephenson Drive lots fill up, fans will be redirected to the Ag Campus parking and shuttles on River Drive.
FOLLOW LIVE
The contest will be available for streaming on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app, with Myan Patel (play-by-play) and Rylie West (analyst) on the call.
Back in the softball booth, the Voice of the Lady Vols Brian Rice will host a free audio broadcast, available for streaming via UTSports.com and the Tennessee Athletics app. Links to the audio broadcast can be found on the Tennessee softball schedule page and shared on @Vol_Softball social media accounts.
NOTABLE
RANKINGS
Tennessee is ranked in all four major polls heading into the weekend: No. 9 (NFCA), No. 10 (USASB), No. 11 (D1S) and No. 9 (SA).
AGAINST THE CATAMOUNTS
Tennessee welcomes Western Carolina to Rocky Top in midweek action. UT's penultimate midweek contest, the Lady Vols and Catamounts will meet for the ninth time in program history. Tuesday will be the first matchup in Knoxville since 2014. The last two meetings in 2022 and 2024 took place in Cullowhee.
HOME SWEET HOME
The Friendly Confines of Sherri Parker Lee have been good to the Lady Vols. Since 2021, Tennessee is 110-24 at home and has outscored opponents 861-336. In league play, UT has won 13 out of 17 home series during that span – including eight straight over the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
LAST TIME OUT
The Lady Vols rebounded from a tough Arkansas series by going on the road and taking two of three games from No. 2 Oklahoma. UT is the third team since 2006 to win a series in Norman. Karlyn Pickens led the way as she picked up both wins on the weekend.
SCOUTING WESTERN CAROLINA
Head Coach (Record at Western Carolina): Jim Clift (278-410)
2025 Record: 18-18
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 8-0
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 8-0
In Cullowhee: Tennessee leads, 2-0
At Neutral Sites: N/A
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 6-0 on March 20, 2024, in Cullowhee, North Carolina
DUE UP
Tennessee gets back into conference play as it welcomes Mississippi State to Knoxville for a three-game set April 4-6. The first two games will air on SEC Network, with game three coverage provided by SEC Network+.
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