Tennessee Baseball Clinches Series Win Over Mississippi State

Vols defeat Bulldogs 6-2 in Starkville behind strong pitching and offense

Apr. 12, 2026 at 2:19am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting the action and energy of a college baseball game, with sharp, overlapping shapes in bright colors representing the dynamic plays and competitive spirit of the matchup.Tennessee's series-clinching win over Mississippi State showcases the Vols' growing strength within the competitive SEC baseball landscape.Starkville Today

Tennessee baseball head coach Josh Elander discussed the team's 6-2 series-clinching victory over Mississippi State on Saturday in Starkville. Elander praised the performance of sophomore pitcher Tegan Kuhns and the continued productivity of the Vols' offense in the road win.

Why it matters

Winning a road series against a conference opponent like Mississippi State is a significant accomplishment for the Tennessee baseball program as they look to build on their success and make a push for the postseason.

The details

Kuhns turned in an impressive start, limiting the Bulldogs' offense, while the Tennessee bats provided enough run support to secure the series victory. The Vols will now look to complete the sweep on Sunday.

  • The game took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
  • Tennessee and Mississippi State will play the final game of the series on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET.

The players

Josh Elander

The head coach of the Tennessee baseball team.

Tegan Kuhns

A sophomore pitcher for the Tennessee baseball team who had a strong outing in the series-clinching win.

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What they’re saying

“Tegan Kuhns turned in an incredible start, and our offense continued to produce. Winning a road series in the SEC is always a big accomplishment.”

— Josh Elander, Head Coach, Tennessee Baseball

What’s next

Tennessee will look to complete the series sweep over Mississippi State on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Left-hander Evan Blanco is scheduled to start on the mound for the Vols.

The takeaway

Tennessee's series victory over Mississippi State on the road demonstrates the team's growth and competitiveness within the SEC, setting them up for a potential postseason push as the season continues.