In a significant victory, No. 23 Ole Miss defeated Tennessee 8-1 in Game 2 of their baseball series at Lindsey Nelson Stadium, marking their first series win at Tennessee since 2016. Cade Townsend (4-1) delivered a stellar performance, pitching six innings with seven strikeouts and allowing just one hit. Tennessee's Tegan Kuhns also had a strong outing, striking out 10 batters in 5.2 innings but ultimately could not secure a win. Ole Miss showcased their offensive strength with a grand slam from Tristan Bissetta and a solo home run from Judd Utermark in the ninth inning. The Rebels had previously won Game 1 of the series 7-4, setting the stage for a decisive series finale scheduled for Sunday at 1 p.m. EDT.