Griffin Merritt hit a walk-off home run in the 12th inning for Tennessee’s series-opening victory.
Merritt went 1-for-3 in the contest, recording one RBI and one run.
The win ended Tennessee’s four-game losing streak. Tennessee has a five-game winning streak versus Vanderbilt. The win streak marks the Vols’ longest against Vanderbilt since winning five straight from 1995-97.
First pitch for game No. 2 on Saturday is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ESPN2. Sunday’s series finale will take place at 1 p.m. EDT (ESPN2).
Following Friday’s win, sixth-year Tennessee head coach Tony Vitello met with media. Vitello’s media availability can be watched below.