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Softball sets record with freshman in circle - Knox TN Today The Lady Vols made softball program history with two weekday wins – one took two days to finish –  and a perfect 25-0 start to the 2026 season. The 2006 team previously held the record of 24-0 set 20 ...

No such thing as too much Tennessee Softball coverage: best start record breaker came with freshman Peyton Hardenburger in the circle. Click pic for story at Knox TN Today.

Lady Vols claim best start in program history Peyton Hardenburger notches first career win in circle as Lady Vols start 25-0

Tennessee Softball sets record for best start in program history at 25-0. Click pic for coverage.

Lady Vols Softball pitcher Peyton Hardenburger post-game vs. Lipscomb YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball pitcher Peyton Hardenburger earned the in win a game that took two days after being delayed in the second inning March 11 due to weather in Nashville. Freshman pitched both days for one-hit complete-game shutout to earn first career victory with seven strikeouts and one walk.

Lady Vols Softball Coach Karen Weekly post-game vs. Lipscomb, March 12, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball Coach Karen Weekly chats March 12, 2026, after Lady Vols defeated Lipscomb 12-0 in five innings to start 25-0 and set new program record for best start to season after surpassing the 2006 team, which opened 24-0. #ladyvols

Lady Vols Softball player Saviya Morgan post-game vs. Austin Peay, March 10, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Saviya Morgan, who is from Columbia, Tennessee, the site of the Midstate Classic, and played at Columbia Central High School, got the start in left field for #ladyvols.

Lady Vols Softball Coach Karen Weekly post-game vs. Austin Peay, March 10, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball Coach Karen Weekly chats after #ladyvols defeated Austin Peay 9-1 at Midstate Classic to start 24-0 and tie program record. Erin Nuwer (11-0) got win. Ella Dodge opened up game with bases-clearing double; two-run homers by Alannah Leach and Makenzie Butt accounted for final score.

Lady Vols softball ties program record at 24-0 Lady Vols win 9-1 in six innings at Midstate Classic

Tennessee Softball ties 2006 team for best start in program history with Midstate Classic win on Tuesday night. Click pic for game story. #ladyvols

Lady Vols softball can make history this week - Knox TN Today When Gabby Leach entered the batter’s box in the bottom of the seventh inning in a tie game against LSU in the series finale, two runners stood on base with two outs. Leach quickly faced an 0-2 count ...

No such thing as too much Tennessee Softball coverage. Click pic for latest Knox TN Today. #ladyvols

Lady Vols sweep LSU for 23-0 start Lady Vols tie for second-best start in program history

All gas, no brakes. Lady Vols Softball sweeps LSU for a 23-0 start to season. Click pic for game coverage.

Lady Vols Softball player Gabby Leach post-game vs. LSU, March 7, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball player Gabby Leach chats after 11-6 win over LSU. Sisters Gabby and Alannah Leach hit back-to-back home runs in sixth inning. Gabby Leach went 4-4 with three RBIs, three runs scored and two home runs, including one in second to get Tennessee on scoreboard.

Lady Vols Softball player Alannah Leach post-game vs. LSU, March 7, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball player Alannah Leach chats after #ladyvols defeated LSU 11-6. Sisters Alannah Leach and Gabby Leach hit back-to-back home runs in the sixth inning.

Lady Vols Softball player Maddi Rutan vs. LSU March 7, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball player Maddi Rutan chats after #ladyvols defeated LSU 11-6. After LSU opened with 4-0 lead, Rutan moved from third base to circle for first pitching appearance in three weeks and shut down Tigers before allowing two homers in fifth. Rutan went 1-3 at the plate with two RBI.

Lady Vols Softball Coach Karen Weekly post-game vs. LSU, March 7, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball Coach Karen Weekly chats March 7 after #ladyvols defeated LSU 11-6. LSU led 4-0, and Maddi Rutan moved from third base to circle for first pitching appearance in three weeks and shut down Tigers before allowing two homers in fifth. Erin Nuwer, who started game, returned in relief.

Lady Vols Softball player Makenzie Butt post-game vs. LSU, March 6, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Makenzie Butt

Lady Vols Softball pitcher Sage Mardjetko post-game vs. LSU, March 6, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Sage Mardjetko

Lady Vols Softball Coach Karen Weekly post-game vs. LSU, March 6, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Tennessee Softball Karen Weekly chats March 6, 2026, after #ladyvols defeated LSU 5-0 to open SEC play. Sage Mardjetko threw complete game shutout to improve to 5-0 with six strikes, four hits and no walks. Makenzie Butt and Taelyn Holley each hit a homer. Lady Vols are now 21-0.

Everything Kim Caldwell said after Alabama game Lady Vols basketball coach transcript and video of March 5 media session

For those who like to read transcripts, everything Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell said after Alabama game. #ladyvols

Lady Vols drop opener in SEC tourney Lady Vols will enter NCAA postseason seeking first win in a month

Short stay in Greenville for Lady Vols Basketball. Click the pic for full game story. #ladyvols

Alabama Coach Kristy Curry, Jessica Timmons, Ta'Mia Scott post-game vs. Tennessee YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Alabama Coach Kristy Curry and Jessica Timmons and Ta'Mia Scott post-game vs. Tennessee.

Lady Vols Coach Kim Caldwell, Nya Robertson post-game vs. Alabama YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell and Nya Robertson post-game vs. Alabama. #ladyvols

Shots up. #ladyvols

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Lady Vols to open SEC tourney play Thursday Lady Vols seek to flip script as postseason arrives

Lady Vols Basketball starts SEC tourney play Thursday in Greenville. Click the pic to get ready for the game. #ladyvols

Everything Kim Caldwell said at media availability Lady Vols basketball coach transcript and video of March 4 media session

For those who like transcripts, everything Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell said at March 4, 2026, media availability. Click pic for quotes and video. #ladyvols

Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell media March 4, 2026 YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Lady Vols Basketball Coach Kim Caldwell fields questions March 4, 2026, during her media availability session. Click to view. #ladyvols

Softball starts 20-0; Karlyn Pickens exits with shoulder discomfort Erin Nuwer gets 1-0 win over Belmont; SEC play starts Friday

Tennessee Softball is now 20-0 with 1-0 win over Belmont on Tuesday behind relief pitching and defense. Karlyn Pickens left game with shoulder discomfort and is being evaluated. Click pic for story. #ladyvols

Lady Vols Softball player Sophia Knight YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Sophia Knight went two-for-three with two singles.

Lady Vols Softball Coach Karen Weekly post-game vs. Belmont YouTube video by Maria M. Cornelius

Softball Coach Karen Weekly chats after #ladyvols defeated Belmont, 1-0. Pitcher Karlyn Pickens left game in second inning with shoulder pain. Sage Mardjetko entered in relief, as did Erin Nuwer, who got win. Ella Dodge double drove in Sophia Knight, who reached on infield hit. Tennessee is 20-0.

SEC softball starts this week for Lady Vols - Knox TN Today The softball team swept its invitational at home and is now 19-0 and still the top team in the country. The Lady Vols will host Belmont and then start SEC play this week against LSU. Tennessee added f...

No such thing as too much Tennessee Softball coverage - column at Knox TN Today before Tuesday's game. Click to read. #ladyvols