Vanderbilt Crushes Tennessee 10-0 in SEC Semifinals Thriller

HOOVER, Ala. -- Vanderbilt Baseball powered into the 2025 SEC Tournament championship with a resounding 10-0 victory over Tennessee on May 24 at the Hoover Metropolitan Complex, silencing the No. 14/21 Vols and their 43-16 record.[2][3] The No. 9/9 Commodores, now 41-16, erupted for 14 hits including four in the first inning alone, while their pitching staff blanked Tennessee through seven innings.[3] This semifinal clash capped a tense in-state battle, following Vanderbilt's earlier 6-1 quarterfinal rout of No. 12 Oklahoma where JD Thompson struck out 11 in five innings.[1] The Commodores' offensive barrage featured multi-hit games from key bats, overwhelming Tennessee's staff in a game that ended 10-0 after Vanderbilt built a 14-2 lead early.[2][3] Head coach Tim Corbin's squad hit the 40-win mark for the 13th time under his tenure, showcasing Nashville's diamond dominance.[1] For Tennessee, the loss halted a strong Hoover streak, with the Vols reaching semifinals for the fourth time in five seasons despite entering 43-16.[3] Vanderbilt advanced to face No. 7 Ole Miss in the May 25 title game, a rematch of their 2019 championship. The Commodores sealed the tournament crown with a 3-2 win over the Rebels, claiming their third SEC title since 2019.[4] Tennessee fans in Knoxville lament the rivalry shutout, but the Vols' deep run underscores their resurgence under coach Tony Vitello.