Tennessee defeats Hofstra for the third straight game to sweep the season opening series. The Tennessee Volunteers have run ruled Hofstra for the third straight game after they defeated them by a score of 13-1 on Sunday.

No. 2 Tennessee (3-0) completed a series sweep against Hofstra (0-3) to open its 2025 baseball season. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll. All three contests in the series were decided by a run-rule decision. The Vols defeated Hofstra, 13-1 in seven innings, on Sunday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.