The University of Tennessee’s Lady Vols, led by coach Karen Weekly in her 24th season, are gearing up for a tough NCAA regional. The team is hosting the event for a 20th consecutive season as the No. 7 national seed.
"We expect a tough NCAA regional every time," Weekly said.
Matchups
This year’s regional features several strong opponents:
- Tennessee vs. Miami (Ohio): The first game will take place on Friday at 1:30 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
- Ohio State vs. North Carolina: This matchup is scheduled for 4 p.m. on ESPNU.
Team Highlights
Ohio State
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The Buckeyes have been dominating this season, leading the nation in several key categories, including:
- Total runs
- Home runs
- Slugging percentage
- RBIs
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Ohio State boasts an impressive lineup with seven players who have hit at least 11 home runs this season.
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Their offense has been particularly effective at getting runners across from third base with less than two outs, while holding opponents to just one run per game in similar situations.
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Head coach Kelly Schanbacker, who was named Big Ten Coach of the Year last week, led Ohio State to its first Big Ten regular-season title since joining the conference in 1999, along with winning its second league tournament championship.
North Carolina
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North Carolina has also had a strong performance this year, ranking among the top three nationally in:
- Batting average
- Scoring average
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The team has had success against top-ranked opponents but has struggled against some of those same teams later in the season, which could be concerning heading into postseason play.
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Despite challenges, North Carolina remains confident about their chances of making a deep run in the tournament, hoping for another trip to Omaha soon.
Conclusion
As the NCAA regional approaches, the Lady Vols and their competitors are preparing for an exciting and competitive series of games. Good luck to all teams involved!
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