Tennessee’s Lady Vols are hitting the road to start their 2026 softball season at the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida, facing tough teams like BYU, Liberty, Rutgers, Boston College, and Oregon. What’s really exciting is seeing sophomore pitcher Erin Nuwer step up after a solid freshman year—she posted a 2.32 ERA and held opponents to a .205 batting average. With her on the mound, expectations are high for the Lady Vols. Who else is ready to see how this team grows and handles the early challenges? Let’s talk predictions and players to watch! #Sports #LadyVols #TennesseeSoftball