University of Tennessee Athletics
Tuesday, April 21
Knoxville
6 PM ET
University of Tennessee
vs
Radford
SB Preview: #7 Lady Vols Back in Action Against Radford
April 20, 2026 | Softball
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Following an off weekend, No. 7 Tennessee returns to action on Tuesday with a midweek showdown against Radford. First pitch from Sherri Parker Lee Stadium is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET.
The Lady Vols (37-7) host the Highlanders in their final midweek contest of the 2026 campaign. UT is 25-1 against non-conference opponents and 15-3 at home this season.
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 contest will be available to stream on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app. Jill Jelnick (play-by-play) will be on the call with Rylie West working 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.
FINAL HOMESTAND
Tennessee enters its final regular season homestand on Tuesday night when it plays host to Radford. The Lady Vols welcome the Highlanders to Rocky Top for the second consecutive season. Following the midweek matchup, Alabama will roll into town for the penultimate weekend of SEC play. The series against the Crimson Tide will run Saturday-Monday.
MAGIC NUMBER
Since the beginning of the 2023 season, the Lady Vols' magic number has been three (3). Tennessee is 166-10 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 - Mardjetko (14), Nuwer (13), Pickens (12), Rutan (3) and Hardenburger (2). Nuwer and Pickens lead the staff with 21 total appearances. The staff has combined for 344 strikeouts over 284 innings of work with an ERA of 1.23. They have allowed 63 runs in 44 games with 17 shutouts.
SCOUTING RADFORD
Head Coach (Record at RADFORD): Kevin Fagan (52-48)
2026 Record: 22-22
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 8-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 10-1 (5) on February 26, 2025, in Knoxville
DUE UP
Tennessee welcomes Alabama to Knoxville for a three-game series, running Saturday-Monday, April 25-27.
The Lady Vols (37-7) host the Highlanders in their final midweek contest of the 2026 campaign. UT is 25-1 against non-conference opponents and 15-3 at home this season.
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 contest will be available to stream on SEC Network+ or through the WatchESPN app. Jill Jelnick (play-by-play) will be on the call with Rylie West working 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.
FINAL HOMESTAND
Tennessee enters its final regular season homestand on Tuesday night when it plays host to Radford. The Lady Vols welcome the Highlanders to Rocky Top for the second consecutive season. Following the midweek matchup, Alabama will roll into town for the penultimate weekend of SEC play. The series against the Crimson Tide will run Saturday-Monday.
MAGIC NUMBER
Since the beginning of the 2023 season, the Lady Vols' magic number has been three (3). Tennessee is 166-10 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 - Mardjetko (14), Nuwer (13), Pickens (12), Rutan (3) and Hardenburger (2). Nuwer and Pickens lead the staff with 21 total appearances. The staff has combined for 344 strikeouts over 284 innings of work with an ERA of 1.23. They have allowed 63 runs in 44 games with 17 shutouts.
SCOUTING RADFORD
Head Coach (Record at RADFORD): Kevin Fagan (52-48)
2026 Record: 22-22
Series Record: Tennessee leads, 8-0
Last Meeting: Tennessee won 10-1 (5) on February 26, 2025, in Knoxville
DUE UP
Tennessee welcomes Alabama to Knoxville for a three-game series, running Saturday-Monday, April 25-27.
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