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Ohio State baseball sweeps two games against UNC Greensboro

Ohio State is finally putting a good stretch of baseball together. #GoBucks

It has been a difficult season for the Ohio State baseball team. Things started out well in the nonconference part of the schedule, but once things moved to Big Ten play, the Buckeyes haven’t been able to consistently put anything together.

That wasn’t the case on Saturday however, because OSU found a way to sweep a doubleheader against UNC Greensboro to extend its winning streak to five games.

In the first game, Ohio State pitcher Gavin Bruni set the tone, striking out seven and only allowing one run and just five hits in six innings of work. Meanwhile, the Buckeyes’ offense got a lead early and didn’t look back, plating six runs total led by Henry Kaczmar’s two runs and three RBIs en route to a 6-1 victory.

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Game 2 only went seven innings because of the doubleheader, but the pitching was once again outstanding for Ohio State in a 5-1 win. Jonah Jenkins went six innings and allowed just one run on five hits while striking out four. Offensively for OSU, Michell Okuley homered, his team-leading eighth of the season, while Nick Erwin and Trey Lipsey had two hits a piece, and Hank Thomas registered two RBIs.

With the two wins, Ohio State improved to 27-25 but sits just 6-15 in the conference. The Buckeyes will wrap up their series against UNC Greensboro on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET at Bill Davis Stadium.

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No. 18 Clemson falls to UNC Greensboro 2-1

The reigning National champs fell for just the third time this season at home.

Via Clemson Athletic Communications:

UNC Greensboro (9-1-3, 2-0-0 SoCon) defeated No. 18 Clemson (8-3-1, 2-2-1 ACC) on Tuesday night at Historic Riggs Field by a final score of 2-1. Despite outshooting the Spartans nine shots to five, the Tigers only found the back of the net once, while UNCG capitalized on its chances twice.

Clemson was able to produce several scoring opportunities. Three out of the Tigers’ nine shots, two by Hamady Diop and one by Ousmane Sylla, were on goal. However, the Spartans’ keeper, Niclas Wild, was able to stop all but one.

A scoreless first half seemed imminent as the Tigers went back and forth with the Spartans, but Marco Alfonso put Greensboro on the board with under eight minutes left in the frame.

The Spartans’ lead did not last long; in the 51st minute, Sylla finessed a right-footed shot into the corner to give Clemson the equalizer. Sylla’s goal featured a crucial assist from Nathan Richmond in the box.

Greensboro soon responded with a goal of their own from captain Ethan Conley. That goal proved decisive, as Clemson was unable to capitalize off seven corner kicks in the second half.

Up next, Clemson will play host to Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 15 at Historic Riggs Field. Kickoff is set for 5:30 p.m. with the match slated to stream on ACCNX.

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Tale of the Tape: Individual Leaders – Notre Dame vs. Georgia Southern

Which team wins the leaders battle?

Notre Dame and Georgia Southern both will need to rely on their best players with very little time to rest. The Irish have relied on [autotag]Carter Putz[/autotag] and [autotag]David LaManna[/autotag] in particular to provide their offense this season. Of course, let’s not forget about [autotag]Brooks Coetzee[/autotag]’s power. On the pitching side, [autotag]John Michael Bertrand[/autotag] probably won’t be available for this next game, but that’s why you have options like [autotag]Jack Findlay[/autotag] on your hands.

Meanwhile, the Eagles definitely won’t have ace Ty Fisher available after he threw a complete-game shutout against UNC Greensboro earlier in the day. Perhaps that means Ga’Von Wray will have to pick up the slack? On the flip side, the offense relies heavily on Jesse Sherrill and Noah Ledford, and they surely will receive inspiration from the home crowd. That’s not to take away from the rest of the lineup, but the Irish will be in business if they can hold those two in check.

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Tale of the Tape: Team Stats – Notre Dame vs. Georgia Southern

Can the Irish win again?

The weather forced Notre Dame to wait a while, but it eventually completed a 3-2 victory over Texas Tech in its NCAA Tournament opener. Now, the Irish get to face Georgia Southern, host of the Statesboro Regional. You’ll immediately notice that the Irish have the clear edge in pitching, at least as far as ERA and strikeout/walk ratio. The question is whether the Irish relievers pitched too much in the previous game to the point where that advantage will be tempered.

Meanwhile, the Eagles arguably have a slight advantage on offense. Sure, the Irish have slightly bigger numbers in batting average and home runs, but the on-base percentage and the ability to score runs put them somewhat over the top. At the same time, did the eight runs they scored on 12 hits in their shutout win over UNC Greensboro tire them out? Either way, the hitters have to be grateful they have a few hours’ rest before having to back out there.

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The rain can’t stop Notre Dame, wins game 1 in Statesboro Regional

The Irish get the opening game win!!!

The Irish figured to get an ace like performance from starter [autotag]John Michael Bertrand[/autotag], but the rain would have none of that. Notre Dame’s star pitcher went just one inning before a lengthy rain delay and [autotag]Link Jarrett[/autotag] decided to have his bullpen take it the rest of the way.

Jarrett’s move was genius, as relievers [autotag]Liam Simon[/autotag] and [autotag]Alex Rao[/autotag] shut down the Texas Tech bats. They combined for 15 strike-outs and the Irish had just enough offense for a “comfortable” lead throughout the contest. It was a [autotag]David LaManna[/autotag] two-RBI double in the bottom of the first, prior to the rain delay, that gave the Irish the cushion.

Unfortunately for the Irish, the Red Raiders scored two-runs in the top of the eighth to even the score at two. As we have seen all season, this group just doesn’t quit. Once again LaManna was in the middle of the action, reaching on a catcher’s interference. [autotag]Jack Penney[/autotag] bunted him over to second before [autotag]Jared Miller[/autotag] ran for LaManna, who promptly stole third. His pressure got to TT, as a wild pitch would allow Miller to score to give the Irish the lead back, 3-2.

Reliever [autotag]Jackson Dennies[/autotag] then entered to top of the ninth to close out the game for the Irish. It wouldn’t be easy as he retired one batter before allowing a single, which led Jarrett to bring in [autotag]Aidan Tyrell[/autotag] to close it out and that’s exactly what he did.

Due to the rain delay, the other scheduled game, Georgia Southern against UNC-Greensboro was not played so the remaining schedule is a bit up in the air. What we do know is that the Irish are now in the winners bracket as they get set to play their second game of the Regional.

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Vols defeat UNC Greensboro

Tennessee defeats UNC Greensboro.

A stifling defense and a balanced offensive attack spelled victory for the Tennessee (7-2) Saturday.

The Volunteers defeated UNC Greensboro, 76-36, at Thompson-Boling Arena.

Tennessee surrendered 15 first-half points to the Spartans (7-3).

Josiah-Jordan James and Brandon Huntley-Hatfield each scored 12 points against UNC Greensboro.

Santiago Vescovi totaled 10 points and eight rebounds for the Vols, who led 33-15 at halftime.

Freshman point guard Kennedy Chandler had nine points, six assists and two rebounds for the Vols, who forced the Spartans into 25 turnovers.

Zakai Zeigler also had nine points for the Vols.

De’Monte Buckingham led UNC Greensboro with 10 points.

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Drew Gilbert leads Vols to victory with two home runs

Recapping UT’s win over UNC Greensboro Sunday.

Sophomore Drew Gilbert exhibited his power Sunday afternoon as the Volunteers completed a sweep of UNC Greensboro (10-5).

Gilbert blasted a pair of home runs, including a grand slam, to lift No. 14 Tennessee past the Spartans at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Gilbert went 2-for-3 with three runs and five RBIs for UT (14-3).

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The Vols also received offensive production from others.

Max Ferguson went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, a double, an RBI and a run scored. Connor Pavolony was 2-for-4 with a double, two runs and one RBI for the Vols, who scored four runs in the bottom of the eighth inning.

On the mound, Blade Tidwell started and picked up his second win of the 2021 season. Tidwell (2-1) pitched six innings.

He gave up two runs, four hits, one walk, while striking out six.

Sean Hunley yielded one run, two hits and a walk in three innings. He had one strikeout en route to notching his first save this year.

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Vols produce 20 hits to outlast UNC Greensboro

Recapping UT’s win over UNC Greensboro Saturday.

Multiple comebacks and a six-run sixth inning helped Tennessee prevail Saturday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The No. 14 Volunteers fell behind early before storming back to claim a 14-9 series clinching victory over UNC Greensboro.

Tennessee (13-3) pounded out 20 hits against the Spartans (10-4).

Greensboro scored first as it tallied three times in the top of the second as Josh Madole clubbed a two-run homer and Dallas Callahan had an RBI single.

Jackson Greer drove in UT’s first run with a sacrifice fly that pulled the Big Orange to within 3-1. Liam Spence tripled home Jake Rucker to trim Tennessee’s deficit to 3-2. Spence came in with the tying run when Pete Derkay singled.

A four-run third extended the Spartans’ lead to 7-3 before Luc Lipcius blasted a solo home run in the fourth. Jordan Beck added an RBI single an inning later before things got wild in the bottom of the sixth.

Max Ferguson had an RBI triple and Lipcius had a two-run single. Beck drew a bases-loaded walk. Gilbert had a scoring single and Greer drove in a run when he grounded out.

In the seventh, Rucker stole home while Derkay and Gilbert came up with RBI singles.

The Spartans scored a pair in the ninth.

Derkay finished the contest with four hits. Rucker, Lipcius and Gilbert collected three hits each. Russell had two hits and scored two runs and Greer drove in two runs for Tennessee, which will go for the series sweep Sunday.

 

Jordan Beck drives in three runs to lead Vols past UNC Greensboro

Recapping UT’s win over UNC Greensboro on Friday.

Sophomore right fielder Jordan Beck helped No. 14 Tennessee defeat UNC Greensboro, 6-2, Friday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Beck doubled and drove in three runs against the Spartans.

He started Tennessee’s scoring with a two-run double that plated Jake Rucker and Pete Derkay to give the Vols (12-3) a 2-0 lead.

In the fifth, Tennessee extended its advantage to 3-0 when Connor Pavolony singled home Max Ferguson, who had a solid performance with two hits (including a double and a home run). He scored two runs and had an RBI against the Spartans (10-3).

UNC Greensboro scored both of its runs in the sixth as Corey Rosier and Pres Cavenaugh each homered in the frame to pull the Spartans to within 3-2.

Ferguson answered with his round-tripper in the seventh inning, and Beck knocked in a run during the eighth with a sacrifice fly.

Evan Russell’s RBI fielder’s choice closed UT’s scoring later in the frame.

Vols’ pitcher Chad Dallas started and went 5.1 innings. He surrender one run, one hit, two walks, while striking out three as he improved to 2-0 this season.

Sean Hunley threw two innings and gave up one run, one hit and one walk, while fanning three.

Kirby Conell did not retire a batter in his stint on the hill, but Redmond Walsh picked up his third save in 2021.

He went 1.2 innings and yielded a hit, but recorded all five of the Spartans’ outs via strikeout.

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Lady Vols to host UNC Greensboro on Sunday

The Lady Vols will play UNC Greensboro on Sunday at Thompson-Boling Arena.

It did not take the Lady Vols basketball team long to find a replacement game.

Tennessee, which was originally scheduled to host Jackson State on Sunday, will now have a home game against UNC Greensboro.

The Spartans will replace Jackson State on the Lady Vols’ schedule. Jackson State had to cancel the game due to COVID-19 concerns. That game was scrubbed Friday morning.

The game against the Spartans will tip off at noon EST at Thompson-Boling Arena on Sunday.

UNC Greensboro enters Sunday’s game with a 1-6 record. The Spartans lost to Elon, 58-40, in its last outing Friday.

The Lady Vols (4-1) outlasted No. 15 Indiana, 66-58, in Bloomington on Thursday.

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