KNOXVILLE, Tn. — The Volunteers of Tennessee were led by pitcher Chad Dallas in a 3-1 win over the Tigers, Friday night at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

The Tigers will face Tennessee again Saturday at 5 p.m. CT in game two of the series. The game will be telecast on SEC Network+ and available to listen to on the affiliates of the LSU Sports Radio Network. 

The loss puts LSU at 16-6 for the year and 1-3 in the SEC. Tennessee moves to 19-4 overall and 3-1 in conference play.

Gavin Dugas smashed a solo home run in the second inning to put the Tigers on the board first. 

(Release via LSU Athletics)