Tennessee Baseball NCAA Tournament Matchup and Regional Revealed

The road to Omaha will once again run through Knoxville, as Tennessee baseball learned its NCAA Tournament path on Monday afternoon. 

With the full 64-team field now official, the defending national champions have earned the right to host a regional at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Tennessee enters the tournament as the No. 14 overall seed after finishing the regular season with a 41-15 record. 

The Vols went 16-14 in the SEC, one of the most demanding conferences in college baseball. 

Despite the grind of league play, Tennessee secured key series wins and built a postseason resume that impressed the selection committee.

Now, the question of who will Tennessee baseball face in the NCAA Tournament has been answered. 

The Knoxville Regional includes Miami (Ohio), Cincinnati, and Wake Forest. 

Tennessee opens regional play against Miami (Ohio), while Cincinnati and Wake Forest round out the four-team bracket in the traditional double-elimination format.

It’s a balanced regional with several storylines. 

Wake Forest brings significant experience and postseason potential. 

Cincinnati, a scrappy squad with offensive depth, is capable of catching fire. 

Miami (Ohio), Tennessee’s opening opponent, earned its spot with a strong finish in conference play and will look to play spoiler.