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LIVE Updates: Tennessee vs Samford Score, Game Two

Stay up to date with the Tennessee Volunteers as they take on Samford on Saturday afternoon.

Jonathan Williams

Teammates wait at home to congratulate Tennessee's Reese Chapman (13) after Chapman hit a grand slam during a college baseball game between Tennessee and Hofstra at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.
Teammates wait at home to congratulate Tennessee's Reese Chapman (13) after Chapman hit a grand slam during a college baseball game between Tennessee and Hofstra at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025. / Brianna Paciorka/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Stay up to date with the Tennessee Volunteers as they take on Samford on Saturday afternoon.

The Tennessee Volunteers put on a pitching masterclass during Friday's win over Samford. The Vols took the game by a final score of 5-1 and Liam Doyle was the star of the game. Doyle continued to build on his first start that saw (11) strikeouts through just five innings of work by fanning (14) Samford Bulldogs in his second start Friday. Through two starts, Doyle has recorded (31) outs in (10.1) innings of work, and he's struck out (25) of those hitters, allowing just five hits and one earned run.

Heading into Saturday, they are looking to maintain their perfect record and to secure the series win this afternoon. First pitch is scheduled for 2 PM ET.

LIVE Updates: Tennessee vs Samford Score (7-3)

First inning: Samford Gets on the Board
Top: Marcus Phillips gets the start on the mound for Tennessee. Jeffrey Ince draws a walk to start things for Samford. Gus Gandy hits an infield pop up on the first pitch for the first out. Ince steals second base. Cade Carr slashes one past the second baseman for a single, Ince holds up at third. Jackson Harris hits a grounder to second, the Volunteers get the out at second but Harris is safe at second. Ince scores from third. Jake Souders strikes out to end the inning.

Bottom: Cameron Keshock is the starter for Samford. Dean Curley hits a dribbler back to the pitcher for out number one. Gavin Kilen draws a walk on four pitches. Hunter Ensley draws a walk to make it runners on first and second. Andrew Fischer rolls into a double play to end the inning.

Second Inning: Volunteers Strand Runners
Top: Trey Higgins strikes out to start the inning. Matthew Strand hits a slow grounder to the left of the pitcher's mound and Phillips fields it and throws the runner out at first. Gatlin Pitts strikes out to end the inning.

Bottom: Cannon Peebles hits a groundout to second base to start the inning. Dalton Bargo strikes out swinging for out number two. Reese Chapman smacks a single up the middle. Ariel Antigua hits a grounder to third but the third baseman can't come up with it. Antigua safe at first, Chapman moves to second. Jay Abernathy hits it right back to the pitcher and inning is over for the Volunteers.

Third Inning:
Top: Michael Gupton strikes out. Ince strikes out to make it three straight for Phillips. Gandy also strikes out to end the inning.

Bottom: Curley hits a chopper to third to make the first out of the inning. Kilen flies out to deep center for out number two. Ensley hits a liner to center and after a diving attempt, Samford can't come up with it. Ensley makes it to second base with two outs. Fischer flies out to deep left field to end the inning.

Fourth Inning:
Top: Carr slices one to right field but Chapman makes the play for out number one. Harris strikes out. Souders flies out to right field to end the inning.

Bottom: Peebles hits a fly out to shallow center field to start the inning. Bargo hits a dribble to second base and Samford makes the play to convert the out. Chapman hits into the shift to end the inning.

Fifth Inning: Tennessee Error Costs the Vols, Tennessee Gets on the Board
Top: Higgins draws a walk to start the inning. Higgins swipes second base. Strand sends a pop up to shallow left field and Tennessee converts the out. Higgins makes it all the way home after a wild pick-off throw by Phillips. Pitts is retired swinging for the second out. Gupton is plunked on the first pitch of the at-bat. Gupton swipes second on the very next pitch. Phillips' day comes to an end with eight strikeouts, Nate Snead checking onto the mound for the Volunteers. A wild pitch moves Gupton to third. Ince walks to put runners on at the corners. Ince swipes second base on a non-throw attempt from Tennessee. Gandy strikes out swinging on a 3-2 count to end the inning.

Bottom: Antigua draws a walk to start the bottom half of the inning. Abernathy shoots one down the third baseline for a double, Antigua advances to third with no outs. Curley sends an infield pop fly to first base for the first out. Kilen hits a grounder to second for out number two, but Antigua scores from third. Ensley hits a grounder to third and a diving catch and throw by Samford retires the inning.

Sixth Inning: Vols Tie it Up
Top: Carr is hit in the head by a pitch and will not return to the game. John Whitney checks in at first for Carr. Whitney attempts to steal second but it tagged out. Harris hits a grounder back to the pitcher for out number two. Souders sends a fly out to right field to end the inning.

Bottom: Austin Tommasini checks in on the mound for Samford. Fischer draws a walk. Peebles hits into a double play. Bargo sends a solo shot to tie the game. Chapman draws a walk. Antigua flies out to right field to end the inning.

Seventh Inning: Samford Back in Front, Tennessee Answers
Top: Higgins strikes out. Strand sends a ball on a check swing to the left of the pitcher's mound and Snead's throw is past the first baseman to put Strand safely on base. A wild throw from Snead moves Strand to second. Pitts shoots one over the centerfielder's head and it's an RBI double for Pitts. Another wild pitch from Snead sends Pitts to third. Gupton is struck out looking for out number two. Ince hits a grounder to shortstop and Tennessee makes the play to end the inning.

Bottom: Joseph Lee checks onto the mound for Samford. Abernathy slices one past the third baseman for a single. Abernathy advances to second on a wild pitch. Curley strikes out after a lengthy battle at the plate. Kilen hits into the shift for out number two, Abernathy advances to third. Abernathy scores on a wild pitch. Ensley pokes one out to right field but Samford makes the catch to end the inning.

Eighth Inning: Grand Slam Tennessee
Top: Gandy hits a flyout to start the inning. Truett strikes out. Harris hits a grounder up the middle but Tennessee is there to make the play and retire the side.

Bottom: Fischer draws a walk. Peebles strikes out. Bargo sends a sharp grounder to second and Samford can't come up with it, Fisher is tagged on his way to third but Samford is called for interference. All runners are safe at first and third. Chapman draws a walk to load the bases. Levi Clark in to pinch hit for Antigua. Clark smacks one out for a Grand Slam for the Vols. Abernathy shoots a deep fly out to left field for the second out. Curley flies out to centerfield to end the inning.

Ninth Inning:
Top: Souders sends a chopper to first for out number one. Higgins strikes out. Strand strikes out to end the game.

How to Watch Tennessee vs Samford:

  • GameDay: Saturday, February 22nd
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM EST
  • Where: Lindsey Nelson Stadium (Knoxville, Tennessee)
  • Watch: SEC+
  • Stream: ESPN App

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JONATHAN WILLIAMS

Jonathan Williams is a multimedia sports journalist who graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Journalism. He has multiple years of experience in covering college football for a variety of teams

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