Tennessee softball is set to host the Knoxville Regional of the 2025 NCAA Tournament this weekend.
The Lady Vols come in as the No. 7 overall seed and will host Ohio State, North Carolina and Miami (OH) in the event.
Here's what you need to know.
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Schedule
Friday, May 16
Gates open at 12:30 p.m.
1:30 p.m. – Game 1 (Miami (OH) vs. Tennessee)
4:00 p.m. – Game 2 (North Carolina vs. Ohio State)
Saturday, May 17
Gates open at 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – Game 3
2:30 p.m. – Game 4
5:00 p.m. – Game 5
Sunday, May 18
Gates open at 11:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. – Game 6
2:30 p.m. – Game 7 (if necessary)
How to watch
Tennessee's game against Miami (OH) airs on SEC Network at 1:30 p.m.
The game between North Carolina and Ohio State will air on ESPNU at 4 p.m. That game will decide who the Lady Vols will play on Saturday.
The following games on the slate have TV designations yet to be determined.
Tickets and parkings
According to Tennessee Athletics, limited walkup tickets are available at the Sherri Parker Lee ticket office when gates open to the public one hour prior to first pitch of the first game each day.
Parking is free in lots S14 and C25, next to the stadium. This weekend is also graduation weekend for the University of Tennessee. There is expected to be significant traffic on campus.
There will also be a shuttle from the AG Campus to the stadium, free of charge.
History between visiting teams
Ohio State (43-12-1, 16-6 BIG 10)
Head Coach: Kirin Kumar (Record at Ohio State: 43-12-1)
Series Record: Tennessee leads 5-0
First meeting since March 10, 2024
North Carolina (40-15, 15-9 ACC)
Head Coach: Megan Smith Lyon (Record at North Carolina: 70-35)
Series Record: Tennessee leads 6-3
First meeting since March 10, 2020
Miami (OH) (35-24, 20-7 MAC)
Head Coach: Mandy Gardner-Colegate (Record at Miami: 35-24)
Series Record: Tennessee leads 6-2
First meeting since February 21, 2021
Players to know
Tennessee
Batter: Taylor Pannell - .413 AVG, 15 HR, 61 RBI, 48 R, .513 OBP
Pitcher: Karlyn Pickens - 0.92 ERA, 20-8, 174.1 IP, 231 K, .168 OAVG
Ohio State
Batter: Jasmyn Burns - .467 AVG, 23 HR, 70 RBI, 48 R, .553 OBP
Pitcher: Lorin Boutte - 3.70 ERA, 19-9, 140 IP, 119 K, .258 OAVG
North Carolina
Batter: Kat Rodriguez - .453 AVG, 9 HR, 83 RBI, 57 R, .515 OBP
Pitcher: Kenna Raye Dark - 4.07 ERA, 18-8, 172.2 IP, 129 K, .258 OAVG
Miami (OH)
Batter: Shelby Kunkel - .376 AVG, 10 HR, 39 RBI, 56 R, .480 OBP
Pitcher: Madilyn Reeves - 3.22 ERA, 23-11, 243.2 IP, 220 K, .259 OAVG
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