Tennessee defeats Miami University to open 2025 Knoxville Regional

No. 14 national seed Tennessee (44-16) defeated Miami University (35-22), 9-2, Friday in the first game of the Knoxville Regional of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The Vols led, 1-0, in the second inning after Reese Chapman hit a solo home run. The RedHawks tied the game in the third inning on a RBI double by David Novak.

Chapman went 1-for-2 and hit one home run, recorded three RBIs and scored one run for the Vols. Cannon Peebles went 2-for-4, recording two doubles and scored one run.

Hunter Ensley went went 2-for-4. He totaled one RBI and scored one run, while Gavin Kilen went 2-for-4. He scored two runs and recorded one RBI for Tennessee.

Liam Doyle (10-3) pitched 6.2 innings. He allowed one run, four hits and three walks. Doyle recorded 11 strikeouts, while totaling 104 pitches, including 69 strikes. Austin Breedlove pitched 0.1 innings, totaling seven pitches, including four strikes. Andrew Behnke pitched two innings. He allowed one run and one hit, while totaling 24 pitches, including 18 strikes.

Tennessee will next play Saturday against Cincinnati. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. EDT. The Bearcats (33-24) defeated Wake Forest, 11-6, in Friday's other first-round game.

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