The UNC baseball program shut out VCU on Friday night.

Reese Chapman's Tennessee baseball career ended when the Vols lost to VCU, but he believes the program is "going to be right back at the top."

CHAPEL HILL, NC — The stakes are straightforward for Tennessee baseball in its NCAA Tournament regional: win or go home. "I think the back against the wall is a powerful thing, if you use it the right way," Vols coach Josh Elander said after the loss to ECU.

The 2026 Chapel Hill Regional opened Friday with a game between East Carolina and Tennessee that lasted 14 innings, with the Pirates coming out on top of the Volunteers.

UNC and VCU baseball face off in the NCAA Regional today. Here's where to watch and start time.

"There aren't a lot of four-year guys anymore ... Through three head coaches, everything that I've wanted out of this place I got.

It's the Oklahoma Sooners vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the NCAA baseball tournament Atlanta Regional on Saturday. Follow for live updates.