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FILE - The Knoxville Zoo has a variety of animals on exhibit throughout the year. Tori Bruno-Arimura, File / The Daily Beacon

Local zoo to showcase conservation with Asian Trek exhibits Kylie Hubbard Asst. News Editor

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Zoo Knoxville will unveil its newest exhibits to the public March 5 as a part of the zoo’s ongoing process of animal conservation. The new exhibits, with four silvered-leaf langurs — a first for the zoo — and white-handed gibbons, will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony and preview weekend before opening up to the general public. The exhibit will have two gibbons: Georgie, who has been a long-time resident at the zoo, and Naomi, who comes from Little Rock, Arkansas. An older gibbon named Nipper will remain in the old gibbon exhibit due to her age

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and the potential stress of moving. “I know a lot of our visitors have seen her, are attached to her and worried about her being by herself, but she is living the high life,” Jenn Kirkpatrick, a zookeeper at Zoo Knoxville, said. “She’s probably sleeping more than she ever has because she doesn’t have Georgie waking her up, so she’s doing fantastic.” These exhibits are merely one aspect of the zoo’s long-term conservation work. Zoo Knoxville has a history of work with East Tennessee’s endangered bog turtle, mudpuppy and hellbender salamanders and Malayan tigers, among others. An Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited zoo, Zoo Knoxville works with other AZA-accredited zoos and follows a Species Survival Plan (SSP) for all its animals. This plan, which is managed by the AZA, ensures the genetic diversity of captive popula-

tions so that they are on par with their wild counterparts. Phil Colclough, director of animal care, conservation and education at Zoo Knoxville, is responsible for animals coming in and out of the zoo as well as for educating zoo visitors about the animal conservation. Colclough said AZAaccredited zoos are working to move beyond the image of zoos “being the place where you just go to see a monkey in a cage.” “We still get the ‘animals shouldn’t be caged; they shouldn’t be in zoos; it’s bad for them,’” Colclough said. “And I think it’s really important for me in this position to share that message with the rest of the world that we are working to save animals from extinction these days. There are a number of animals that would not be on this Earth if it weren’t for AZA-accredited zoos.” Native to the Malay Peninsula, Malayan tigers are classified as critically endangered as

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the population was estimated to about 250 to 340 adult animals. “When you start thinking about numbers like that, it’s so critical what we’re doing to help save that species from extinction,” Tina Rolen, director of communications at Zoo Knoxville, said. “We’re on the edge, and every tiger counts.” As a part of conservation, the AZA approves certain breeding projects depending on the capabilities of accredited zoos. To help with genetic diversity, these animals can be moved from zoo to zoo based on the SSP when they’re ready to breed. Zoo Knoxville houses three Malayan tigers: Brothers Tanvir “Tan,” Bashir “Bash” and a female, Arya. Arya arrived from California in January 2017 as a breeding recommendation by the SSP for one of the two brothers. See ZOO KNOXVILLE on Page 4

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Science professor exemplifies field of research Houston Holdren Staff Writer Daniel Simberloff is one of two UT professors who have recently been recognized as two of the most cited researchers in the world. Simberloff, professor of environmental science in ecology and evolutionary biology, received his Ph.D. from Harvard University and specializes in ecology and biogeography. With his extensive knowledge in the field of ecology, Simberloff has been a renowned force since the publication of his 1966 Ph.D. dissertation, which detailed the experimentation and testing of foundational island biogeographical theories. Over the past 21 years at UT, he has concentrated on studying biological invasive species and their spreads as well as the reduction of native biodiversity. “Professor Simberloff serves on numerous national and international committees, task forces and advisory boards focused on controlling invasive species,” Susan Kalisz, professor and head of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, said. Simberloff’s work has been cited more than 60,000 times, and he said this demonstrates the continued significance of environmental sciences and conservation. “I came to UT 21 years ago because of its long history and strength in conservation,” Simberloff said, as reported by UT News. “The fact that my research continues to be cited shows how important ecology and biology are to the world today.”

Simberloff has been honored with several national and international awards, and Kalisz emphasized his most notable honor, the Ramon Margalef Award for Ecology in 2012, which is an award recognizing exceptional careers or discovery in the field of ecology and environmental science. Kalisz also noted Simberloff’s election to the National Academy of Sciences in 2012, extending his list of scientific achievements and honors. Simberloff said his motivation for pursuing his field of research was prompted by simple curiosity. “I was always interested in conservation ever since I was a kid, but I didn’t really connect that – my curiosity about ecological matters — to conservation directly until I began to get letters,” Simberloff said. “People would cite my papers as relevant to certain questions of conservation interest, and I could see they were right.” As of right now, Simberloff is currently working on a plethora of projects dedicated to environmental ecology as well as conservation. One of Simberloff’s current projects is focused on the study of the hemlock woolly adelgid, which feeds by sucking sap from hemlock and spruce trees, and its invasive nature. The project also concentrates on the study of specific beetles, which were introduced to control the hemlock woolly adelgid and have been an unsuccessful form of management thus far. Another project Simberloff is working on is a collaborative paper with one of his UT colleagues in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology as well as a professor from

Dr. Dan Simberloff is a professor of Environmental Science in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at UT. Moses York / The Daily Beacon the University of Washington. “We’re very close to publishing that paper on the impact of coal-mining, especially surface coal-mining, on biodiversity through water quality,” Simberloff said. With his recognition as among the most cited researchers in the world, the significance and appreciation of Simberloff’s work continues to grow and radiate to others in the global field of scientific research.

Upcoming guest comedian bases humor on own disorder Cat Trieu Copy Editor After Henry Cho’s stand-up performance last November, the Campus Events Board (CEB) is bringing another comedian with a different style of humor to campus. Los Angeles native Samuel Comroe will be performing in a stand-up show on Wednesday, Feb. 28 in room 210 of the Alumni Memorial Building from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Comroe made his debut on late-night talk show Conan, and he has won both Ricky Gervais’ and the 2013 San Francisco comedy competitions. Since then, he has been active on his YouTube channel, made up of over 33,000 subscribers. Comroe also appeared on BET’s reality show parody “Real Husbands of Hollywood” alongside comedian and actor Kevin Hart. “I’ve watched a few of his YouTube videos, and they had me cracking up,” Delaney Boyd, senior in marketing, said. “He’s a really funny guy with an awesome stage presence. His

comedic timing is perfect, and it’s no surprise that he’s won so many comedy competitions.” Comroe will be coming to UT as a part of his “I Got 99 Problems … But a Twitch Ain’t One” tour on which he travels to colleges and venues across the country. Comroe’s comedy is based on his experiences living with Tourette’s syndrome, having been diagnosed with the disorder at a young age. “Samuel Comroe has lived with Tourette’s syndrome since he was six years old,” Boyd said. “His comedy embraces that part of his life.” Students who have or know about the disorder, such as senior in communication studies and theatre Ben Pratt, especially anticipate Comroe’s imminent performance. Pratt was diagnosed with Tourette’s syndrome when he was about four or five years old. He explained that those who work in the entertainment industry, like Comroe, tend to express their struggles through art, especially when they are hard to understand or when it is difficult to “put into words.” “When it comes to the artistic side of a disability or a struggle, it’s easier to paint it in a

brighter light because it helps to make it relatable to other people,” Pratt said. When hearing about Comroe’s upcoming performance, Pratt was excited for students at UT, especially those in fine arts, to have the opportunity to be made more aware of the disorder. “Very often, people who have Tourette’s get blacklisted because it’s a liability,” Pratt said. “It’s interesting when someone is open about it.” “I think (students) will really enjoy his standup set, and maybe it will even open their eyes to what living with a very noticeable condition is like,” Boyd said. “Hopefully they’ll leave with a better understanding of Tourette’s syndrome and how it affects everyone differently.” Whether or not students particularly relate to the performance’s content, Boyd believes that students will still enjoy the show. “Everyone loves a good comedian, and Samuel Comroe definitely won’t disappoint,” Boyd said. “If you need a break from studying for midterms, this is definitely something that will cheer you up and get your mind off of classes.”

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CCI social media week begins with panel discussion Kylie Hubbard

Asst. News Editor UT Social Media Week (UTSMW) hosted a panel discussion on the interconnection of local and social medias Tuesday morning. Dubbed #UTSMW18, the annual event started with a WUTK Morning Kick Off at 9 a.m. and then moved to the Scripps Convergence Lab at 9:40 a.m. for the panel discussion hosted by the College of Journalism and Electronic Media. UT alumna and news producer for WBIR Annie Carr, editor for Knox News Sentinel (KNS) Jack McElroy and UT alumnus and general manager of Raycom Media Knoxville Bryce Caldwell each spoke on their respective organizations’ interactions with social media. Each panelist began by reflecting on personal experiences with social media growth. As a 2002 graduate, Caldwell said social media and websites were around but have evolved greatly since he first began his post-college career at a TV station in Nashville. “Really, this is kind of the age of the consumer, right?” Caldwell said. “You guys and the population at large, how you use media will dictate a lot of the tactics and the strategies that local media companies will use for years to come.” Carr, who graduated in 2016, said she was

hired as a “producer,” but about six months later, new hires were added as “multi-platform producers,” meaning they learned a plethora of skills at once. McElroy said changes in the media have affected the print side of things as well. As a primarily digital media, KNS now utilizes print as “a niche product that (they) spin out of (their) digital operation.” As an example of the evolution of digital media, McElroy discussed the Gatlinburg fires and said he used an app to see tweets of the fire. “Naturally, I hopped in my car and got back to work and pretty much worked through the night,” McElroy said. “So as an indication, social media affects us in a lot of different ways. It’s critical to how we gather news now.” Conversation then shifted to the conglomeration of different parts of the industry with social media. When social media first emerged, news was typically broken on air before it was posted online. “You hear the term ‘digital first’ a lot (in) news gathering organizations,” Caldwell said. “I think what that means is go ahead, get the story out there. And really, broadcasting has kind of become not necessarily where news is broken but where news is explained.” McElroy said social media has created a platform for people involved with issues such as school safety to voice their concerns and

opinions. “(With) things of this type (like school safety) that are touching peoples’ lives and are tying into their network of connections, socially media is tremendously important in disseminating that news,” McElroy said. Panelists next addressed the importance of local media’s engagement with audiences via social media. Carr said Facebook’s latest algorithm change challenges news to utilize the site’s features. “They don’t want us to just post a news story and for people to read it,” Carr said. “They want that story to start conversation.” Caldwell mentioned Knoxville Weekend, an extension of Raycom Media that utilizes short videos and articles to provide information on enjoyable experiences in Knoxville, and its goal of affecting audiences in the same way that major social media sites do. “Most of these videos are evergreens and live forever, and they’re just as relevant two months from now, a year from now, as they are (now),” Caldwell said. “We designed it from the very beginning to be something that would get as many views on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Snapchat.” Following the moderator’s questions, guests were able to engage in conversation with each panelist. One audience member asked for advice moving forward into a social media world.

“If you want some advice: Do it all,” Caldwell said. “There’s no such thing as a reporter these days (or) someone who is a (photographer). It’s a maturing industry.” Carr addressed the importance of remembering that what is most popular is not always the right thing to pursue. As an example, she suggested that even if an article about the Kardashians is the biggest post of the day, that doesn’t mean further stories on the subject have to be pursued. “Trying to remember that what’s most popular with them isn’t necessarily what we need to be covering (or) is always an interesting conversation to have,” Carr said. “That’s just going to get trickier as that stuff is more out there.” Tuesday’s second session, Scripps Networks Interactive and Audience Engagement panel, and third session, the Dark Side of Social Media, were also hosted by the College of Journalism and Electronic Media. Sessions on Wednesday will be hosted by the School of Information Sciences, the College of Communication and Information Graduate Student Association and the School of Communication Studies. Thursday’s sessions will be hosted by the School of Advertising and Public Relations. A full schedule of events can be found on the College of Communication and Information’s website.

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ZOO KNOXVILLE continued from Page 4 Currently, there are four langurs: Walter, Teigen, Melody and a yet-to-be-named baby. Colclough estimated another langur will be coming from San Diego as a breeding recommendation to Walter in mid-summer. Zoo Knoxville is also waiting for a breeding recommendation from the AZA regarding Georgie and Naomi. To educate the public on the zoo’s conservation work, Zoo Knoxville incorporates direct talks with zookeeper staff and graphics to make learning more exciting and entertaining. Colclough said it’s important to the zoo to inform visitors about the impacts of human activity on these animals such as deforestation and monocropping. In the cases of gibbons and other species in Southeast Asia, millions of acres of rainforest are cut down for palm oil plantations. “That’s a real responsibility in conservation, too, is making sure that people aren’t just coming to the zoo to see an animal,” Colclough said. “Even if it’s a beautiful exhibit, as our exhibits are now, it’s really so they’ll take some kind of consideration home with them and think a little bigger about what’s going on with them (the animals).” At the backend of the zoo’s conservation

efforts is the balance between non-profit and business. When it comes to the animals, Colclough emphasized that the zoo, like other AZAaccredited organizations, does not breed animals merely to increase revenue and attraction. While that can be a byproduct, these populations are carefully managed through the SSP to help save them from extinction. The zoo has limited space which they must reserve for critically endangered animals like the Malayan tigers, langurs and gibbons. “There are so many animals that need work that it’s not hard to make a decision of what to put there. There could’ve been any other combinations of langurs and gibbons and other species in there,” Colclough said. “We just felt they would work the best with the terrain that we had, with the messaging about the palm oil stuff, with the relationship to the tigers.” Colclough understands the process of conservation is a challenging one and that you have to “celebrate your victories; you celebrate what you can do.” Sometimes, it must come down to prioritization, especially with so many endangered species. “It’s frustrating because you can’t save them all. There are some things — I don’t want to paint a bleak picture — but there are some things we’re just not going to be able to save,” Colclough said. “So you have to prioritize what you have space for and what you have knowledge for.”

FILE - The Knoxville Zoo offers a variety of animal exhibits as well as exhibits such as the petting zoo. Tori Bruno-Arimura, File / The Daily Beacon It takes a village to run a zoo, so it is a col- than tigers or gibbons, such as endangered bog laborative effort among all AZA-accredited zoos turtles. “It’s backyard conservation,” Colclough said. and community members. “It’s a community of people that take care of “I think there’s value in that, because you can all these animals. I’ve got a list of colleagues 10 have kids that think there’s no way in the world miles long in this computer that, if we have any I can ever go to Southeast Asia to study tigers, questions, then we ask,” Colclough said. “And and that’s okay. Maybe you can someday, but while you’re here right now, think about this bog it’s the same thing from us.” But Colclough also emphasized that conserva- turtle that occurs right here in East Tennessee tion work is not only done for more exotic spe- and nowhere else in the world. Think about cies. There is a number of endangered species in that, learn about that, study that ... It can be just East Tennessee, even if they are “less exciting” as exciting.”

Sundress Academy for the Arts offers a space for voices to emerge Neeley Moore Arts and Culture Editor Tucked away in Knoxville, Sundress Academy for the Arts provides a space for writers to get away from the world and create. The idea started with Sundress Publications, an online company envisioned by Erin Elizabeth Smith. Smith is a poet, editor and educator and currently serves as the Jackie Reese Writer in the Library at UT, where she runs the Writers in the Library series. Eighteen years ago, Smith had entered a rough patch. She was homeless, a college dropout and was living out of her boyfriend’s dorm room. But that was right around the time that the internet was coming to be. Smith decided to try her hand at publishing with only the internet, which was unheard of at the time. “It was back in the late ‘90s, right before the big tech burst (when) everyone was going to make money on the internet,” Smith said. “And I thought I’d try to make money with poetry.” Sundress only started print publishing in 2011. Before then, it was home to multiple online resources. The publishing company’s mission was to be the home for many literary journeys that didn’t have the funding to be published. Now they do a wide variety of things, including making The Sundress Academy for

the Arts (SAFTA). “(Sundress) publishes poetry, with specifically poetry written by underrepresent voices. That’s what we’re looking for. And not just underrepresented voices but also underrepresented stories,” Smith said. “And we also publish chapbooks … a wide variety of multi-genre work there, and then we do Sundress Academy for the Arts.” Today, SAFTA serves as a non-profit organization as an artists’ retreat on a 45-acre farm in Knoxville. At its farm location, it offers residencies to writers, visual artists, musicians and filmmakers from across the country. It has two residency rooms on-site that operate as rotating spaces for both recognized and emerging artists. Writers from Canada, Pakistan and almost all 50 states have stayed in the residency space. In the summertime, SAFTA hosts the Sundress Weekend Workshops, a series of creative arts workshops emphasizing creative development and artistic process. The retreats provide focused, personalized instruction to writers and artists of various places and educations. Advanced instructors lead emerging artists during these retreats that provide a restful time for writers to get work down on the page. The retreats take place on the Sundress farm in the woods. There are campfires and the comforts of the outdoors. Smith personally cooks for those visiting for the short weekend residences. Chloe Hanson, a current graduate teaching

associate at UT, serves as the Literary Arts Director for SAFTA. “We … have a couple themed retreats, and the function of those is to get writers together to generate work and make connections with each other. We generally do one for fiction and one for poetry, and this past year we also did a veterans’ retreat,” Hanson said. SAFTA has a unique connection to students. Smith and Hanson are both faculty at the university, and Hanson is a student in the graduate poetry program. “The great thing about SAFTA is many of us work in the university system, so we are able to bring students into the fold from the school,” Hanson said. “Through SAFTA they get to meet lots of writers and editors, and they have opportunities to attend conferences with us as well.” Since the beginning, it has seen many intriguing stories. Smith shared a story about when a student came to one of SAFTA’s fiction retreats last spring and, following the retreat, changed her major to creative writing and recently had her first work published. Hanson shared that there is a variety of moments she holds dear from her time working at SAFTA. “I think that one of the best SAFTA moments for me is actually a sequence of moments,” Hanson said. “It’s really cool watching people gain confidence in their work because they’re so comfortable with the community. Everyone is so

Courtesy of Erin Smith supportive, and it leads to people doing better and more innovative work overall.” In addition to its retreats and residences, SAFTA hosts monthly readings which feature two visiting writers and one local writer. They also host a weekly workshop open to anyone wanting to share work. At the end of day, whether in workshop or through publication, its mission is the same: Help voices, especially the unrepresented, get their starts in the world of publishing and poetry whether that be through the spread of the internet or by a campfire in the woods on Sundress Farm.

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FILE - Dean Lockwood, assistant coach of the Lady Vols basketball team, during the game against Texas A&M on Dec. 10, 2017. Adrien Terricabras, File / The Daily Beacon

Lockwood part of Lady Vols history Tyler Wombles Sports Editor Dean Lockwood is no stranger to success. The Tennessee women’s basketball assistant coach has served with the program for 14 years, seeing the Lady Vols compile a 374-87 overall record while he has been on staff. That mark includes two national championships, three NCAA Final Four appearances, five SEC regular season titles and seven SEC Tournament championships. After years of working under legendary head coach Pat Summitt, Lockwood has worked with current head coach Holly Warlick the entirety of her six-year tenure at the helm. During that time, he has borne witness to her evolution from assistant to leader of the program, which has consisted of multiple successes as well as numerous disappointments. “We started and there were some pretty good years early on (in Warlick’s tenure),” Lockwood said. “A couple of Elite Eights and things like that. Then the last couple years kind of dipped a little bit, and that’s part of our growth (as coaches). That’s part of a learning curve for us in our growth.” And Lockwood has likely experienced multiple stages of that type of growth throughout a career that has spanned 36 years. Prior to his work with the Lady Vols, Lockwood played collegiately for Spring Arbor College and notched coaching stints with various schools, including an assistant role with the Tennessee men’s basketball team from 1986 through 1991. But it is with the women’s basketball team that Lockwood has made his mark. He has mentored five WNBA first-round picks, with one of his former players, Candace Parker, notching various professional honors such as 2016 WNBA Finals MVP and WNBA All-Star Game MVP following a career with Tennessee that saw her memorialized as one of the program’s greatest players. This year’s edition of the Lady Vols currently

holds a 21-6 record, including a 9-5 mark in SEC play. After winning its first 15 games, No. 15 Tennessee has struggled down the stretch, having lost half of its last 12 contests. “We’ve had a brutal schedule,” Warlick said following her team’s 77-73 loss to Missouri on Sunday. “We played Texas A&M away. They were ranked. We went to Notre Dame, then we played South Carolina, and then we played Mississippi State. That was a tough stretch. And now this is a tough stretch for us as well. But it is what it is. “Nobody’s going to feel sorry for us because of our schedule.” However, the 21 wins are already more than what last year’s team notched. It finished with a 20-12 overall record, having dealt with team chemistry issues that current players have stated haven’t carried over to this year’s squad. Lockwood attributes praise to Warlick for development in this area. “I think Holly learned as a head coach, going through that and the chemistry piece and things of that nature … Just learning how important the chemistry piece is and fitting the parts together and having people embrace their roles. I think, in the past, we didn’t have that. Not everybody embraced their roles. “(It’s) so important, and I think we found that out, I know Holly as a head coach has certainly found that out, how important it is for players to embrace their roles and try to become excellent in it. And that helps everything be better. Your whole culture, your whole environment is better as a result of that.” Tennessee has two contests remaining on its regular season schedule. The Lady Vols will travel to Gainesville to face Florida on Thursday and then will host a rematch against South Carolina on Feb. 25. A potential run in the NCAA Tournament could add to Lockwood’s impressive resume, in the case that the Lady Vols bounce back to finish well through the rest of the season. If that situation unfolds, don’t expect it to surprise Lockwood, though. He’s already had his share of success.

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SPORTS

Thursday, February 22, 2018 • The Daily Beacon

BASEBALL

Vols third inning explosion leads to win over Bison Blake Von Hagen Staff Writer The Tennessee baseball team looked to keep the momentum from Sunday’s victory over Maryland until Tuesday against Lipscomb at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. It took some time, but the Vols achieved their goal and won their first mid-week game 8-5. After allowing the Bison (2-2) to hang around in the first few innings, Tennessee (2-2) exploded for six runs in the bottom of the third during an inning that was capped by a Zach Daniels grand slam. Daniels had been held hitless in the first three games of his career, going 0-for-10 from the plate, but the grand slam gave him his first career tally in almost every offensive category. It also marks the second consecutive game in which the Vols have hit a grand slam. “He came up to the office yesterday, and he said he wanted to play,” head coach Tony Vitello said. “He believes in himself, so if he believes in himself then I do too. He’s going to be a really special player.” Pete Derkay got the Vols going with a first inning RBI single, and Andre Lipcius drove in Justin Ammons with an RBI groundout to give Tennessee a quick 2-0 lead. Derkay finished the game 2-for-5 at the plate. Lipscomb responded with a run in the top of the second and the top of the third to tie the game back up. That is when Tennessee’s offense exploded. A single by freshman Wyatt Stapp scored

Lipcius and senior catcher Benito Santiago to give the Vols a 4-2 lead. Sophomore second baseman Brandon Chinea was hit by a pitch to load the bases back up, and Daniels delivered with the grand slam. “It felt really good,” Daniels said. “I have come a long way, but it felt really good for it to be a grand slam.” The third baseman Stapp had another productive day at the plate, going 1-for-2, finishing with two walks. Stapp now has five walks on the season. “Just to grind out a/b’s (at-bats), first of all, some of them have been ones where he has battled back from two strikes,” Vitello said. “I think that’s the thing we want to emphasize more than anything.” Left fielder Jay Charleston added two stolen bases against Lipscomb, which means he has now successfully stolen all five bases he has attempted to steal this year. Freshman right-handed pitcher Sean Hundley made his first career start on the mound for the Vols. Hundley threw 3.1 innings of action, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits, along with one walk and two strikeouts. “For a young guy to be composed and really put up a great first inning was the key to everything,” Vitello said. “The rest of the outing I think was average per Sean’s ability.” Hundley was replaced by freshman Garrett Crochet in the fourth. Crochet (1-0) earned the win by going 3.2 innings and giving up two hits and two runs while striking out three batters. “I like to think I have done a pretty good job,” Crochet said. “My mindset is kind of just let my

FILE - Pete Derkay #10 and Jay Charleston #4, in game 3 of the 3 game series vs Maryland at Lindsey Nelson Stadium on Feb 19, 2018. Caleb Jones, File / Contributor defense work behind me and make good pitches when I need to and just be competitive.” Crotchet has now gotten off to a good start against the Vols’ first two opponents, and he has caught the attention of Vitello. “Crochet has thrown well, in my opinion, twice now,” Vitello said. “I think the more he’s out there the more comfortable he is getting.” Junior Daniel Vasquez pitched a scoreless eighth inning and ninth inning for the Vols to record the save.

Like Crotchet, Vasquez’s performance stood out to Vitello, potentially earning him more innings on the mound as the season goes on. “That was the sharpest he has looked like in a long time,” Vitello said. “He came out and stuck it in the mitt pretty dang good for two innings. He has earned himself some extra time this weekend.” Tennessee will face UNC-Greensboro on Friday at 3:30 p.m. as part of a three-game weekend series against the Spartans.

SOFTBALL

No. 11 Lady Vols softball heading to California for Mary Nutter Classic Noah Taylor Contributor There are two words that best describe the 11th-ranked Tennessee softball team following the first few weeks of the 2018 season: Road Warriors. The Lady Vols (10-1) have already played 11 games on the year, and not a single one of them has taken place in the Volunteer State. Being on the road so much time can be a strain — especially considering that many of the Lady Vols SEC foes have played at home thus far. However, the Lady Vols are enjoying the opportunities and experiences that come with traveling. “They are long trips,” Aubrey Leach said. “They kind of test us physically; you do get tired, and we play a lot more games in a row than normal. But to experience different atmo-

spheres — it really tests us and prepares us for what’s to come in the SEC.” The season got started nearly three weeks ago in Tempe, Arizona, where Tennessee went through the opening weekend undefeated, starting their season 6-0. Most recently, they traveled down to Clearwater, Florida, where they competed in the Michele Smith Tournament. Tennessee finished the weekend with a record of 3-1, beating UMass-Lowell, South Florida and Marshall but falling to Florida Atlantic on Saturday. Nothing came easy for the Lady Vols in Clearwater, as they had to use a rally in the bottom of the 7th to hold off what would have been their second loss of the season. Sophomore pitcher Caylan Arnold (3-0), who had one of her best showings of the season versus Marshall on Saturday, believes the ups and downs of this past weekend will serve the team well heading into their next out-of-state

tournament. “I think we’re in a pretty good place right now,” said Arnold. “We’ve shown that we have a lot of grit, that we have a lot of fight. I think that’s some of the greatest qualities you could have in a team. I think we’re just excited and ready to keep going.” The Lady Vols are getting prepared to hit the road again this week, this time back to the west coast in Palm Springs, California for the ultra-competitive Mary Nutter Classic. The coming competition features two Pac-12 powerhouses in Oregon State and no. 5 Oregon as well as Brigham Young, Bethune-Cookman and California-Davis (who they previously faced in the Kajikawa Classic). “I think that (the Mary Nutter Classic) is a tournament we go to because we belong there,” said Leach. “You want to play the best teams. You want to see yourself pushed, and you want to be able to compete at the highest

level. I think that tournament is right where we need to be.” Brigham Young (4-6), who the Lady Vols will face in game one of a doubleheader on Thursday, is coming off of a 5-3 loss to Iowa State at the Marucci Desert Classic on Saturday. Tennessee will then take on Bethune-Cookman (5-5) in game two, fresh off of a 9-5 win over Northern Iowa on Sunday at the Disney Diamond Invite. Senior shortstop Meghan Gregg currently leads the team in offensive production, batting .384, with 19 hits, 14 RBIs and two home runs in 34 at-bats.Junior pitcher Matty Moss (5-1) currently holds a 1.35 ERA and 22 strikeouts in 31 innings of play so far this season. The ‘Road Warriors’ will finally get to return to Knoxville for their home opener on March 2nd, when they take on Charleston Southern in the Tennessee Invitational. Until then, they’ll use this time to enjoy the road environment.

The Daily Beacon â&#x20AC;¢ Thursday, February 22, 2018