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The Tennessee Volunteers advanced to the SEC Tournament Championship with a 6-4 win over Vanderbilt, led by a strong pitching performance from Zander Sechrist and key hits from Christian Moore. Tennessee will face LSU for the title.
In a controversial call during the SEC tournament, LSU's catcher Brady Neal was ruled to have committed a catcher's balk, allowing South Carolina to score a run in the 10th inning. Despite the confusion and LSU coach Jay Johnson's ejection, LSU ultimately won the game with a two-run walk-off home run by Steven Milam, advancing to the championship game against Tennessee.
Tennessee defeated Vanderbilt 6-4 in the SEC Tournament semifinals, advancing to face LSU in the championship. The Vols, who are now 3-2 against Vanderbilt this season, overcame a tie-breaking game with strong performances from players like Christian Moore and Zander Sechrist. Tennessee's win marks their third consecutive victory in the tournament after an initial loss to Vanderbilt.
Tennessee baseball defeated Vanderbilt 6-4 in the SEC Tournament semifinals, advancing to the title game against LSU. Zander Sechrist delivered a strong pitching performance, and Christian Moore hit a crucial two-run home run. Tennessee aims to win both the SEC regular-season and tournament titles with a victory on Sunday.
LSU advanced to the SEC Tournament championship game after a dramatic 12-11 walk-off win over South Carolina in 10 innings, thanks to a two-run homer by Steven Milam. The Tigers, who have won seven straight games, will face top-seeded Tennessee in the final.
South Carolina baseball rebounded from a loss to LSU with a 6-5 win over Kentucky, advancing to the SEC Tournament semifinals where they will face LSU again. Freshman pitcher Parker Marlatt played a key role in the victory, holding Kentucky to one run on two hits. The game will be broadcast on the SEC Network.
Tensions flared during the fifth inning of Tennessee's 6-5 win over Mississippi State in the SEC tournament due to disputed umpiring calls and verbal exchanges between players and coaches. Tennessee coach Tony Vitello and MSU players exchanged words, leading to a brief on-field confrontation. No one was ejected, and the game continued without further incident. Tennessee advanced to the semifinals to face Vanderbilt.
Tennessee Volunteers secured a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals with a 6-5 win over Mississippi State. Blake Burke's solo home run in the eighth inning broke a 5-5 tie, leading the Vols to victory. Tennessee's Aaron Combs and Nate Snead played crucial roles in the win, with Snead earning his fifth save of the season. The Vols will face Vanderbilt next in a bid to reach the SEC Tournament championship game.
Tennessee baseball secured a 6-5 win over Mississippi State in the SEC Tournament, thanks to key contributions from their bench and bullpen, including a go-ahead homer by Blake Burke. The victory sets up a rematch with Vanderbilt in the semifinals.
LSU's Michael Braswell III hit a game-winning RBI single in the ninth inning to secure an 11-10 victory over South Carolina, advancing the Tigers to the SEC Tournament semifinal. LSU, now on a six-game winning streak, will face either South Carolina or Kentucky next.
Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn discussed his team's 6-5 loss to South Carolina in the SEC Tournament, highlighting missed opportunities, pitching struggles, and key moments in the game. He acknowledged South Carolina's talent and the challenges his pitchers faced, particularly against Cole Messina. Van Horn also commented on individual performances and looked ahead to their next game against Kentucky.
LSU's Jared Jones broke out of a slump with a grand slam, helping the team secure an 11-0 victory over Kentucky at the SEC tournament. The win solidifies LSU's spot in the NCAA tournament, with the team now aiming for a higher seed. Pitcher Luke Holman's dominant performance and a strong offensive showing contributed to the Tigers' success, positioning them as a formidable force in the upcoming NCAA tournament.
LSU's Jared Jones and Tommy White hit grand slams to lead the Tigers to an 11-0 victory over Kentucky in the SEC Tournament, improving their season record to 38-20. They will face the winner of South Carolina versus Arkansas in their next game.
Florida center Micah Handlogten suffered a broken left leg in the opening minutes of the SEC Tournament final and was taken off the court on a stretcher to a hospital. His mother later confirmed that he was out of surgery and expected to make a full recovery. The injury occurred as he landed awkwardly on his left foot while trying to grab a rebound, and the sound of the bone breaking was audible on TV. Both teams and the crowd showed support as Handlogten was treated on the court. Handlogten, a valuable player for the Gators, was ranked nationally in shot blocking and offensive rebounding percentage.
Florida Gators lose to Auburn Tigers in the SEC Tournament championship game, but the real blow comes from the devastating lower leg injury suffered by starting center Micah Handlogten just 101 seconds into the game. The injury visibly shook the team and left coach Todd Golden emotional, overshadowing the game's outcome. Auburn's dominant defense and balanced scoring led them to victory, while the Gators now face the challenge of moving forward without Handlogten as they prepare for the NCAA Tournament.