Tennessee’s SEC Tournament opener against Alabama has been delayed due to inclement weather. The game, initially scheduled for May 20, will now take place on May 21 at approximately 2 p.m. ET and will be broadcast live on the SEC Network from Hoover, Alabama.
Matchup Overview
- Teams: No. 8 seed Tennessee vs. No. 9 seed Alabama
- Previous Round: Alabama advanced by defeating No. 9 seed Missouri with a score of 4-1.
- Season Series: This will be the second matchup between Tennessee and Alabama this season. Tennessee won their last series against Alabama in mid-March after losing the opener by one run.
Coach’s Insights
Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello has led his team to five championship appearances in six years and has won titles when seeded Nos. 1 through 4 during his tenure. He expressed pride in his team’s progress this season and their ability to compete under pressure.
- Quote from Vitello: "We’ve had some great moments as a team. We’ve had some tough losses too."
- He praised his players for their resilience, stating, "They’re resilient. They’re able-bodied kids who can go out there every day."
Focus on the Game
Vitello emphasized the importance of focusing on each game individually rather than looking too far ahead.
- Advice from Vitello: "You just take it one day at a time. You just focus on today."
Next Steps
The winner of the Tennessee-Alabama game will advance to play Texas at approximately 4 p.m. ET on Monday afternoon, live on SEC Network. The loser will face Ole Miss later that afternoon, also live from Hoover. Tennessee baseball fans are eagerly awaiting their team’s performance in these high-stakes games.
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