By Mike Lehman, TTU Sports Information
Tennessee Tech Baseball Midweek Preview (3/21)
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – Fresh off its first Ohio Valley Conference series sweep of the 2015-16 campaign, the Tennessee Tech baseball team will make a visit to in-state foe Tennessee Tuesday evening, taking on the Vols in a 6 p.m. CT tilt televised live on the SEC Network.
The Golden Eagles enter play after going 4-0 last week, defeating Kennesaw State in midweek action before sweeping UT Martin in their first OVC home series of the season. Tennessee is coming off a 2-2 week, defeating UNC Asheville on Tuesday before falling in 2-of-3 against Ole Miss.
Fans can also listen to the action live on 106.1 The Eagle with Dylan Vazzano on call with Mike Lehman and Rob Schabert.
Tennessee Tech (10-8, 3-3) at Tennessee (12-7, 1-2)
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Tuesday, Mar. 22, 6:00 pm | Knoxville, Tenn. | Lindsey Nelson Stadium (4,283) | STATS | RADIO | VIDEO
SERIES HISTORY vs. UT MARTIN
Overall: Tennessee leads, 67-29-1
First Meeting: Apr. 17, 1942 | UT 3, TTU 2 | Location Unknown
Last Meeting: Apr. 8, 2014 | UT 10, TTU 1 | Cookeville, Tenn.
TENNESSEE TECH GOLDEN EAGLES
2016 Record: 10-8
2016 OVC Record: 3-3 (T-4th)
Head Coach: Matt Bragga
TTU: 331-343-2 (13th season)
Career: Same
Since 2008: 259-206-2
STATS LEADERS
AVG: Chris Brown (.365)
2B: Matt Jones (6)
HR: Tyler Brazelton / Chase Chambers (4)
RBI: Chase Chambers (17)
R: Chase Chambers / Jake Farr (18)
BB: Tyler Brazelton (14)
SB: Alex Junior (4)
TENNESSEE VOLUNTEERS
2016 Record: 12-7
2016 SEC Record: 1-2 (T-4th East)
Head Coach: Dave Serrano
UT: 113-117 (5th season)
Career: 402-256-1 (12th season)
STATS LEADERS
AVG: Chris Hall (.377)
2B: Nick Senzel (9)
HR: Vincent Jackson / Jordan Rodgers (3)
RBI: Jordan Rodgers (36)
R: Nick Senzel (26)
BB: Nick Senzel (21)
SB: Nick Senzel (9)
Photo by Tony Marable