An early Tennessee vs. East Carolina preview
The Tennessee Vols are set to face the East Carolina Pirates in their opening matchup of the NCAA regional. The game will take place on Friday at noon and will be broadcast on ESPNU. Tennessee, a 2 seed, will be challenged by the Pirates, who are the American tournament champions.
- ▪The Vols will open their seventh straight NCAA regional against East Carolina.
- ▪The game is scheduled for Friday at noon and will be aired on ESPNU.
- ▪East Carolina finished the season with a record of 36-22-1 and won the American tournament title.
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