The Tennessee Lady Vols softball team is set to open the NCAA Tournament as the No. 3 national seed, marking the highest in program history. They will host the 19th consecutive Knoxville Regional at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, welcoming Virginia, Miami (OH), and Dayton to Rocky Top for the postseason showcase. The four-team regional will take place from Friday to Sunday in a double-elimination tournament format.
Limited walkup tickets will be available at the Sherri Parker Lee ticket office, and parking is free in designated lots. Tennessee Athletics’ clear bag policy will be in effect for all games. Fans are encouraged to visit the Tennessee softball gameday information page before attending the games to familiarize themselves with gameday procedures.
The Lady Vols have secured their 19th consecutive regional hosting bid and boast an 87-46 record in the postseason. They hold a 19-4 combined record against the teams in their regional. The winner of the Knoxville Regional will advance to the Super Regional round.
For fans attending the games, it is advised to be prepared for heavy traffic due to graduation weekend at the University of Tennessee. Free parking shuttles will be available at the Agriculture Campus throughout the weekend.
The action kicks off on Friday with Miami (OH) facing off against Virginia at noon ET, followed by Tennessee taking on Dayton at 2:30 p.m. The winner of the regional will move on to face the winner of the Tuscaloosa Regional in the Super Regional round.
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