Bulldogs Battle Tennessee Tuesday Night at McCormick Field

THE MATCHUP

Teams: Asheville (4-11, 0-0 BSC)

Tennessee (10-5, 0-0 SEC)

Location: McCormick Field / Asheville, N.C.

Time: 6:00 p.m.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. – UNC Asheville welcomes Tennessee to town in a special midweek game at McCormick Field in downtown Asheville on Tuesday night as the Bulldogs host the Volunteers at 6:00 p.m. with ticket proceeds going toward the VS. Cancer Foundation to help cure children's cancer.

NOTABLES

Leading the Way: Junior Joe Tietjen currently leads the Bulldogs in multiple offensive categories including average (.433), hits (26), doubles (7) and RBI (23) though the first 15 games of the season.

At the Dish: Asheville has five players with batting averages sitting at .300 or higher, led by Tietjen, followed by Lucas Owens and Kyle Carruthers, each with a .333 average. Danny Wilson is hitting .302 to date in his freshman campaign, while Joe Zayatz has an even .300 average.

Matching Up with the Vols: Last season's meeting in Knoxville was a 4-3, 10-inning Tennessee victory, while the Bulldogs are 3-0 all-time in games played between the teams in Asheville. Overall, Tennessee leads the series 23-7.

THE PROBABLES

Spencer Orr (Jr. LHP Asheville) vs. Eric Freeman (RSo. RHP - Tennessee)

UP NEXT

Following Tuesday's game, Asheville opens Big South Conference play this weekend at home when High Point comes to town. Friday's series opener begins at 6:00 p.m., Saturday's game is a 3:00 p.m. start and Sunday's finale will be a 1:00 p.m. first pitch.