Today On Rocky Top: No Post-Season For Vols

From WBIR

"After a 16-16 season and a loss in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament to No. 21 Arkansas, Tennessee’s season is likely over. The Vols were not selected for the NIT. Friday, head coach Donnie Tyndall indicated they would not accept a lower bid and confirmed that Sunday.“I’m obviously disappointed that we weren’t able to land a spot in the NIT field,” Tyndall said in a statement Sunday night. “I know our fans—who have been unbelievable all season—loved this young team. We certainly would have loved to have given the fans an opportunity to watch this team compete again in the NIT.Read more at WBIR"

From WBIR

"In the series finale against No. 3 Florida, the Tennessee Volunteers (8-8) were defeated in a 9-4 decision at McKethan Stadium.Tennessee offense combined for seven hits on Florida’s pitching staff, including two solo home runs from second basemanNick Senzel and left fielder Christin Stewart. Senzel’s longball evened the score early at 1-1 in the second and marked the first extra-base hit allowed of the season for Gators starter Dane Dunning, while Stewart’s homer was his team-leading fifth of the year.Read more at WBIR"

From The Knoxville News Sentinel

"Tennessee returned the favor Sunday against South Carolina.The Lady Vols (19-5, 1-2 SEC) run ruled the Gamecocks (20-9, 2-4) in five innings at Beckham Field, posting a 9-1 victory to salvage the final game of a three-game series.Tennessee was run ruled by South Carolina 8-0 in six innings Friday. The loss snapped a 28-game win streak in the series.On Sunday, Gretchen Aucoin continued her hot play, hitting a two-run home run in the first inning that gave the Lady Vols a 2-0 lead. It was Aucoin’s fourth homer of the season and third of the series. She had two Saturday in a 7-6 extra-inning loss. Aucoin also walked twice Sunday.Read more at The Knoxville News Sentinel"