Tyler Myatt with walk off home run in 9th for Tennessee baseball

The 15th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers baseball team continued their strong start to the 2026 season with a 4-3 walk-off victory over Kent State on February 20th at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. The win, secured on a ninth-inning solo home run by pinch-hitter Tyler Myatt, moves the Vols to a 5-0 record under new head coach Josh Elander.

A Walk-Off Win for the Volunteers

The game was tightly contested, ultimately decided by Myatt’s dramatic home run. Myatt, a former star at Claiborne High School and a two-year player at Walters State Community College in Morristown, delivered a key hit for the Volunteers. Prior to Friday’s game, Tennessee had outscored its opponents by a significant margin, 37-6, demonstrating their offensive prowess early in the season.

Did You Know? Tyler Myatt’s walk-off home run was his second of the season for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Series Continues

The Volunteers and Golden Flashes will continue their three-game series on Saturday, February 21st, at 4:00 p.m. ET, followed by a Sunday matinee at 1:00 p.m. ET. Both remaining games will be streamed live on SEC Network+.

Pitching Matchups Set

For Saturday’s game, Tennessee is expected to start right-handed pitcher Tegan Kuhns, who currently holds a 1-0 record with an ERA of 0.00. Kent State will counter with right-handed pitcher Ciaran Caughey, also boasting a 1-0 record and a 0.00 ERA.

Expert Insight: A strong start to the season, coupled with a walk-off win, can build momentum and confidence for a team, particularly under a new head coach. Maintaining this level of performance against conference opponents will be a key indicator of the Volunteers’ potential for the 2026 season.

Tennessee vs. Kent State Schedule

Game 1: Friday, Feb. 20, 4:30 p.m. ET (SEC Network+)
Game 2: Saturday, Feb. 21, 4 p.m. ET (SEC Network+)
Game 3: Sunday, Feb. 22, 1 p.m. ET (SEC Network+)

Frequently Asked Questions

What channel are the Tennessee baseball games against Kent State on?

The games will be broadcast on SEC Network+.

What time does Game 2 of the series begin?

Game 2 is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 21st.

Who are the probable starting pitchers for Tennessee and Kent State?

Tennessee will likely start RHP Tegan Kuhns (1-0, 0.00 ERA), while Kent State is expected to start RHP Ciaran Caughey (1-0, 0.00 ERA).

As the series progresses, will the Volunteers be able to maintain their early-season offensive success and secure a series win against Kent State?