Tennessee Faces VCU in Chapel Hill Elimination Game
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CHAPEL HILL, NC. Tennessee baseball, the No. 2 seed (38-21), will play No. 4 VCU (37-24) in an elimination game at Boshamer Stadium on May 30 at noon after both teams dropped into the losers bracket of the Chapel Hill Regional following losses to East Carolina and North Carolina. A loss on May 30 would end the defeated team's season; the winner advances to another elimination game on May 31 at noon against the loser of No. 1 North Carolina vs. No. 3 East Carolina. Coach Josh Elander said the team should use its 'back against the wall' position as motivation, and Tennessee has not announced a starter while Tegan Kuhns remains available.
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Timeline of Events
- May 29: North Carolina beat VCU 8-0, sending VCU to the losers bracket.
- May 29: East Carolina defeated Tennessee 7-3 in 14 innings, sending Tennessee to the losers bracket.
- May 30 (noon): Tennessee (No. 2) plays VCU (No. 4) in an elimination game at Boshamer Stadium.
- May 31 (noon): Winner of the May 30 game will face the loser of UNC vs. ECU in another elimination game.
- Postseason context: Tennessee seeks to extend five consecutive super regional appearances and prior College World Series entries.
News Intelligence
- This game could be the end of the season for Tennessee or VCU. If you're a fan, it's a high-stakes match. If you're a sports bettor, it's a crucial decision point. Either way, it's a game you won't want to miss. Check your local listings for broadcast details.
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The winning program of the May 30 elimination game will advance in the NCAA Chapel Hill Regional, gaining an immediate opportunity to continue its postseason run and the benefits of additional exposure and recruiting momentum.
The losing team of the May 30 Chapel Hill Regional elimination game will have its season end immediately and will miss advancing to the next round of the NCAA Tournament.
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