No. 6 Tennessee (34-7, 12-6 SEC) defeated Lipscomb (18-20, 11-7 ASUN), 11-1 in seven innings, Tuesday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Tennessee won the game in a run-rule decision after Levi Clark hit a walk-off two-run home run in the seventh inning. Clark pinch hit for the Vols in his only at bat.
The Vols recorded their 12th run-rule victory in 2025.
Junior right-handed pitcher Austin Breedlove started for Tennessee. He pitched three innings and recorded four strikeouts. Breedlove totaled 39 pitches, including 27 strikes, against 10 batters.