Storylines, notes, how to watch Tennessee softball vs. UConn

Jack Church, Assistant Sports Editor

March 14, 2025

Infielder Destiny Rodriguez #34 and Pitcher Peyton Tanner #4 of the Tennessee Lady Volunteers during the game between the Duke Blue Devils and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN.

Tennessee softball takes the weekend off from SEC play to face UConn.

Karen Weekly and the No. 7 Lady Vols (22-4) are just three games into their conference schedule but have a bye this weekend. They filled the slot by scheduling UConn (13-8) for a three-game series.

Tennessee enters the series off a 1-0 win over Duke. Karlyn Pickens was dominant in the win, allowing two hits in her complete-game effort. Meanwhile, Tennessee’s offense still has room to grow after only scoring one run.

Here’s how to watch Tennessee softball face UConn, plus some notes and storylines to follow.

How to watch Tennessee softball vs. UConn

Tennessee softball’s series against UConn will stream on SEC Network Plus. The broadcast is produced by Tennessee athletics and is available on the ESPN app and website with a cable login.

Charley Collier, who called several of Tennessee’s early-season contests on radio, is handling broadcast play-by-play. Michelle LeCourse is the analyst for Friday’s games, and Faith Cain steps in for Sunday’s game.

Tennessee athletics will also offer a radio stream on its app and website.

Schedule changes due to weather

Due to the possibility of inclement weather for Saturday’s game, Tennessee announced changes to the weekend schedule.

Tennessee and UConn will play two games Friday. The first game starts at 5 p.m. at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, and the second game starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for Saturday’s game are now valid for the late game Friday.

Sunday’s contest remains at noon as scheduled.

A look at the Huskies

After finishing second in the Big East last season, UConn has started this year with a 13-8 record. The Huskies are coming off a series win over Villanova, who won the Big East last year and knocked Arkansas out of the NCAA Tournament.

UConn is led at the plate so far this year by Grace Jenkins. The junior catcher is batting .409 with six home runs and 26 RBIs. She has also taken 11 walks.

Payton Kinney has started the season impressively in the circle for the Huskies. She has a 1.11 ERA through 31.2 innings of work this season. As a staff, UConn has an ERA of 4.59.