Tennessee rolls past UNC Asheville 10-3 behind 14-hit attack

No. 13 Tennessee crushed 14 hits in a 10-3 win over UNC Asheville.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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No. 13 Tennessee improved to 4-0 with a convincing 10-3 win over UNC Asheville at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The Vols pounded out 14 hits and used six pitchers to keep the Bulldogs in check. Tennessee broke the game open with three runs in the third inning, including a two-run homer by Stone Lawless and a solo shot by Henry Ford. The Vols tacked on single runs in the fourth and sixth innings, then put the game away with three more in the seventh.

Why it matters

This win keeps Tennessee undefeated on the young season and showcases the Vols' offensive firepower. UNC Asheville, meanwhile, drops to 2-3 and will look to regroup after the lopsided loss.

The details

Jay Abernathy led the Tennessee offense, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, a double, and a triple. Lawless reached base in all four plate appearances, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBIs, three runs scored, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch. Ford finished 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs. On the mound, Cam Appenzeller picked up the win for Tennessee, going four innings and allowing two earned runs with four strikeouts.

  • The game was played on February 17, 2026.
  • Tennessee improved to 4-0 on the season with the win.
  • UNC Asheville dropped to 2-3 with the loss.

The players

Jay Abernathy

A Tennessee player who led the offense, going 3-for-4 with two RBIs, a double, and a triple.

Stone Lawless

A Tennessee player who reached base in all four plate appearances, going 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBIs, three runs scored, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch.

Henry Ford

A Tennessee player who finished 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBIs.

Cam Appenzeller

The Tennessee pitcher who picked up the win, going four innings and allowing two earned runs with four strikeouts.

Owen Michelson

A UNC Asheville player who went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a double.

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What they’re saying

“We came out and played a complete game today. Our offense was clicking, and our pitching staff did a great job of keeping them off balance.”

— Tony Vitello, Tennessee Head Coach (maurycountysource.com)

What’s next

Tennessee looks to stay unbeaten as the Vols continue their early-season homestand at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. UNC Asheville will look to regroup after dropping to 2-3.

The takeaway

Tennessee's offensive firepower and balanced pitching performance proved too much for UNC Asheville, as the Vols improved to 4-0 on the young season. This win showcases the depth and talent of the No. 13 ranked Tennessee squad.