Tennessee plated two runs in the first inning against starter Kellen O'Connor and never trailed in a 10-6 victory. At a jam-packed Lindsey Nelson Stadium Saturday night, May 31, UC was able to throw down against the 2024 national champion Tennessee Volunteers but they couldn't match the firepower.

Tennessee vs. Cincinnati on May 31 will be televised via streaming on ESPN+, ESPN's paid subscription service.

Tennessee softball will face No. 9 seed UCLA in another elimination game at the Women's College World Series on June 1 in Oklahoma City.

Florida lost 3-0 to No. 6 seed Texas in Game 1.