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Texas Edges Tennessee in 12-Inning SEC Tournament Thriller – Full Recap
⚾️ Texas Survives Thrilling 12-Inning Battle Against Tennessee at 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament
Source: The Austin American-Statesman | The Tennessean
In one of the most dramatic games of the 2025 SEC Baseball Tournament , the No. 1-ranked Texas Longhorns narrowly defeated the Tennessee Volunteers , 7–5, in a grueling 12-inning showdown on May 22, 2025, at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Alabama.
This intense matchup lived up to its billing as one of the tournament’s most anticipated contests, featuring standout performances, late-game heroics, and a test of endurance for both teams’ pitching staffs.
📍 Game Summary
- Date : May 22, 2025
- Location : Hoover Metropolitan Stadium, Hoover, AL
- Tournament Round : Quarterfinals
- Game Duration : 4 hours, 18 minutes
- Attendance : Approx. 9,500 fans
🔥 Key Moments from the Game
🧨 Early Momentum Swings
The Volunteers got off to a fast start, scoring three runs in the first two innings thanks to aggressive baserunning and solid hitting. However, Texas responded with a pair of solo home runs from Zane Mills and Caleb Parten , keeping them within striking distance.
🔄 Back-and-Forth Battle
Through six innings, neither team could pull away. Tennessee added a run in the fifth, while Texas answered with two in the sixth, setting the stage for a tense final few frames.
⏳ Extra Innings Drama
With the score tied 5–5 heading into the top of the 12th, Texas broke through with clutch hits — including a go-ahead RBI single and a two-run double — giving them a much-needed cushion.
Closer Ty Madden came in for the save and held off a late rally from Tennessee, sealing the 7–5 victory after more than four hours of play.
📈 Standout Performances
🗣️ Postgame Reactions
“We showed heart tonight. Hats off to Tennessee — they made us work for it.”
– Texas Head Coach David Pierce
“We fought hard. Just couldn’t get that last big hit when we needed it.”
– Tennessee Coach Tony Vitello
📊 Full Box Score Snapshot
🎯 What’s Next?
With the win, Texas advances to the semifinals , where they will face the winner of Friday’s matchups. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s season comes to an emotional end after a gritty performance against the top seed.
Other quarterfinal results:
- Texas A&M defeats Auburn , 3–2
- Vanderbilt beats Oklahoma , 6–1
