Lady Vols shut out Virginia to win Tennessee Invitational

The Lady Vols shut out Virginia to win the Tennessee Invitational.

No. 17 Tennessee (15-6) won five games in the Tennessee Invitational at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The Lady Vols extended its winning streak to six games Sunday with a 5-0 victory over Virginia (12-9) in the championship game.

Tennessee opened its scoring in the second inning with an RBI single by Ivy Davis that plated McKenna Gibson.

Lair Beautae hit a three-run home run in the fourth inning. Kiki Milloy also hit a home run in the fourth inning.

Graduate transfer pitcher Erin Edmoundson (9-1) recorded a complete game. She gave up six hits, one walk and had seven strikeouts.

The Lady Vols had 10 hits against Virginia.

Tennessee opened tournament play with wins over Dartmouth and Virginia on Friday.

On Saturday, Tennessee defeated Dartmouth and South Alabama.

University of Tennessee softball versus Virginia on March 6, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
University of Tennessee softball versus Virginia on March 6, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
University of Tennessee softball versus Virginia on March 6, 2022. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire