BSB PREVIEW: Vols Host UNC Asheville in First of Nine Straight Home Games

April 13, 2026 | Baseball

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off a massive series sweep of No. 8/9 Mississippi State on the road, Tennessee returns to Rocky Top to kick off a two-week homestand on Tuesday night against UNC Asheville at 6 p.m.

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Game & Broadcast Info

Opponent: UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14 / 6 p.m.
Location: Knoxville, Tenn.
Venue: Lindsey Nelson Stadium (8,012)
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Tennessee (24-12 | 7-8 SEC)

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UNC Asheville (16-20 | 4-8 Big South)

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The Vols and Bulldogs will square off for the second time this season when they meet on Tuesday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. UT won the first meeting by a score of 10-3 on Feb. 17 in its first midweek game of the year.

THE NEW LINDSEY NELSON STADIUM

The new Lindsey Nelson Stadium now has the amenities to match its elite environment after undergoing a $100-plus million renovation to transform it into one of the nation's finest facilities. The updated capacity for Lindsey Nelson Stadium is 8,012 after the newly added premium seating areas and additional standing room only spaces.
The following is a list of new amenities that will be in place at Lindsey Nelson Stadium for the 2026 season:
- NEW: Home plate entrance and plaza area
- NEW: Left field plaza entrance
- NEW: Third level suites and club space
- NEW: Additional chairback seats under a new mezzanine level
- NEW: First base line restrooms and concessions
- NEW: Left field bar on main concourse (behind the current 4Topps section)
- NEW: Kitchen, which will enhance the food offerings throughout Lindsey Nelson Stadium
- NEW: Ticket office and team merchandise shop inside the main entrance
- NEW: Player entry corridor
- NEW: Third base line restrooms, a mother's room and concessions which will open around SEC play
- NEW: Multiple elevators
- NEW: Permanent, programmable LED and stadium lighting
- Fully completed mezzanine level with a new press box and broadcast booths
- Renovated concessions on main concourse behind home plate
- MVP Room expansion

GAMEDAY INFO

Fans are encouraged to check the Tennessee Baseball Gameday Central page prior to each game for the most updated info in regards to parking, stadium policies, stadium entry points and more.

PROMOTIONS & GIVEAWAYS

All upcoming promotions for all home games during the season can be found HERE.

TICKET INFORMATION

Single-game tickets for non-conference home games can be purchased through AllVols.com.

BROADCAST INFO

Tuesday's contest against UNC Asheville will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app with Cruz Martin (PxP) and VFL Redmond Walsh (analyst) on the call.

Fans can also listen to the Voice of Tennessee Baseball John Wilkerson and Vince Ferrara call the action on the Vol Network (FM 99.1/AM 990), as well via a free audio stream on UTSports.com, the Tennessee Athletics App and the Varsity App.

PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS

LHP Blaine Brown (3 GS, 0-0, 4.50 ERA) vs. RHP Garrett Crum (3 GS, 0-3, 9.21 ERA)

SERIES HISTORY

Vols vs. UNC Asheville
Overall: UT leads, 34-7
in Knoxville: UT leads, 30-7
in Asheville: UT leads, 4-0
at Neutral Sites: 0-0
Last Meeting: Feb. 17, 2026 (W, 10-3)

The Vols have won 12 straight against the Bulldogs with 11 of those contents taking place in Knoxville.

NOTABLE

Situational Hitting on Point
A major factor in Tennessee's series sweep against Mississippi State was the impressive situational hitting throughout the weekend. In the Vols' three wins in Starkville, they combined to hit .415 (17-41) with runners on base, .357 (10-28) with runners in scoring position and .342 (13-38) with two outs. Nine of UT's 19 runs in the series were scored with two outs.

Another Week, Another Appenzeller Gem
Cam Appenzeller continued his ridiculous string of dominant relief outings in last Friday night's series-opening victory at No. 8/9 Mississippi State. The freshman lefty earned his third SEC win and improved to 5-0 on the year after holding the Bulldogs' dangerous lineup to just two runs on three hits while pitching the game's final five innings in a 6-5 victory. Appenzeller also posted a career-high eight strikeouts and was named the SEC Freshman of the Week for his efforts.

MSU's two runs were the first Appenzeller has allowed in SEC play this season, ending a streak of 21.2 consecutive scoreless innings to begin league play. For the year, Appenzeller has a conference-leading 0.69 WHIP and also boasts a 1.49 ERA, which ranks second in the league. In SEC games, he has a 0.60 WHIP and 0.77 ERA with 27 strikeouts and just two walks in 23.1 innings of work.

Nine Straight at Home
Tuesday's contest will be the first of nine straight at home for the Vols as they open a two-week homestand. UT is 18-6 when playing in Knoxville this season and has been one of the nation's best at home this decade, posting an impressive 204-41 (.833) record at Lindsey Nelson Stadium since 2020.

Continuing Midweek Success
The Big Orange have been dominant in midweek games since Elander joined the staff in 2018, having compiled an 86-11 record in such contests during that span. Tennessee is a perfect 9-0 in midweeks this season. In those nine wins, the Vols have outscored their opposition 95-26.

OPPONENT SCOUT

UNC Asheville Bulldogs (16-20, 4-8 Big South)

2025 Record: 15-35 (8-16 Big South)
2025 Postseason: N/A
2026 Big South Conference Preseason Poll: 9^th
Interim Head Coach: Alex Raburn
- Overall Record: 16-20 (1^st year)
- Record at UNCA: Same
Preseason All-Conference Selections: N/A

ON DECK

Tennessee hosts No. 22/25 Ole Miss this weekend. All three games will be streamed on SEC Network+ and the ESPN app. First pitch for Friday's series opener is slated for 6:30 p.m. and Saturday will be a Checker LNS game (more details HERE).