KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – No. 1 Tennessee returns home to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium following an eight-game road swing, playing host to in-state foe Tennessee Tech. First pitch Tuesday is slated for 6 p.m. ET.
Tennessee (28-3) enters the contest off its first SEC road series loss since 2023. The Lady Vols look to get back on track against a Tennessee Tech squad that is 9-18 on the year but has won three-straight.
PARKING AND TRAFFIC
As improvements are underway to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium (SPL) and surrounding areas this season, fans will notice that parking near SPL is extremely limited this year. We thank you in advance for your patience and cooperation as upgrades are being made to enhance the gameday experience and ensure our program continues to compete at the highest level nationally. Please note that these are challenges only for the 2026 season, and we look forward to delivering an enhanced gameday experience for Lady Vol Nation in 2027 and beyond!
Parking is available for FREE on Stephenson Drive on a first-come, first-serve basis for all games this season in Lot CR25 to the south of Regal Soccer Stadium and along Stephenson Drive, parallel to the train tracks. (see parking map).
When parking has been filled to capacity on Stephenson Drive, fans will be directed to park for FREE at the Ag Campus in Lot CC1. If Lot CC1 reaches capacity, overflow parking will be available in the G7 Garage near the Allan Jones Aquatics Center.
Regardless of whether fans park at Lot CC1 or G7 Garage, a FREE shuttle will pick up fans pregame and drop them off postgame on the corner of Joe Johnson Dr & River Dr, adjacent to Lot CC1. The shuttle will drop off fans in front of Joan Cronan Volleyball Center on Stephenson Drive pregame, and will pick up fans at the same location postgame.
ADA shuttles will also be available from the Ag Campus, picking up fans pregame and dropping them off postgame at the corner of Joe Johnson Dr & River Dr. The shuttle will drop off fans pregame and pick them up postgame at the main entrance of Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
All shuttles will begin running 2 hours prior to first pitch and will stop running once the stadium has been cleared by Event Staff following the conclusion of the game (approximately 45-60 minutes after the game).
BROADCAST INFO
Tuesday’s game will be available to stream on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app. Charley Collier (play-by-play) will be on the call with Michelle LeCourse serving as the analyst.
Fans can also listen to Voice of the Lady Vols Brian Rice call the action 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.
IN-STATE FOE
Tennessee will face its fourth in-state opponent of the season on Tuesday night when Tennessee Tech visits Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Lady Vols have won the first three contests against in-state foes by a combined score of 22-1. All-time, Tennessee is 149-4 against teams from around the Volunteer State.
MAGIC NUMBER
Since the beginning of the 2023 season, the Lady Vols’ magic number has been three (3). Tennessee is 157-9 when scoring three or more runs over that span.
RING OF FIRE
The Lady Vols have adopted a staff approach to pitching since 2023 and this season is no different. Five different pitchers started in the circle – Nuwer (9), Mardjetko (9), Pickens (8), Rutan (3) and Hardenburger (2). Nuwer leads the staff with 16 total appearances. The staff has combined for 238 strikeouts over 199 innings of work with an ERA of 1.06. They have allowed 34 runs in 31 games with 13 shutouts.
SCOUTING TENNESSEE TECH
Head Coach (Record at TTU): Danielle Penner (465-331)
2026 Record: 9-18
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 24-0
In Knoxville: Tennessee leads, 16-0
In Cookeville: Tennessee leads, 5-0
At Neutral Sites: Tennessee leads, 3-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 19-0 (5) on March 8, 2023, in Knoxville
DUE UP
Tennessee jumps back into SEC play with a three-game series against Ole Miss. The Lady Vols will play host to the Rebels for the first time since 2023, with the series set for March 27-29.
