Dan Harralson, Vols WireSun, March 1, 2026 at 12:53 AM UTC·2 min readNo. 1 Tennessee (18-0) defeated North Carolina Central (1-16), 8-0, in five innings on Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in the Tennessee Invitational.
Erin Nuwer started for Tennessee and pitched three innings. She totaled five strikeouts, 40 pitches, including 28 strikes, against 10 batters. Nuwer allowed one walk.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementSage Mardjetko pitched two innings in relief. She did not allow a hit or run. Mardjetko allowed one wild pitch and totaled four strikeouts and 28 pitches (17 strikes).
Tennessee totaled nine hits in the contest, including two doubles from Ella Dodge and Sophia Knight. The Lady Vols had one stolen base (Bella Faw).
Tennessee went 3-for-7 with two outs, 6-for-11 with runners on base and 5-for-9 with runners in scoring position.
The Lady Vols will conclude play in the Tennessee Invitational on Sunday against Appalachian State. First pitch between Tennessee and the Mountaineers is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. EST.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementNorth Carolina Central will also face Penn State at 10 a.m. EST on Sunday.
2026 Tennessee Invitational softball game schedule
*All times EST
Friday, Feb. 27
G1: 10:00 a.m. – North Carolina Central vs. Appalachian State
G2: 12:30 p.m. – Penn State vs. North Carolina Central
G3: 3:00 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Appalachian State
G4: 5:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Penn State
Saturday, Feb. 28
G5: 10:00 a.m. – Appalachian State vs. North Carolina Central
G6: 12:30 p.m. – Penn State vs. Appalachian State
G7: 3:00 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Penn State
G8: 5:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. North Carolina Central
Sunday, March 1
G9: 10:00 a.m. – North Carolina Central vs. Penn State
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementG10: 12:30 p.m. – Tennessee vs. Appalachian State
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