Lady Vols no-hit Hawaii 9-0

Monica Abbott threw her 22nd career no-hitter as Tennessee defeated Hawaii 9-0 in Game 1 of their NCAA Super Regional at Tyson Park.

"My hat's off to our team," said Co-Head Coach Ralph Weekly. "We challenged our players all week. They worked hard, prepared, and tonight's a good night for the Lady Vols. But the tournament's certainly not over."

Freshman first baseman Tiffany Huff did the major damage against UH by registering a 2-for-3 night with a career-high five RBI, while junior third baseman Tonya Callahan was a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI and two doubles.

Playing in place of injured Southeastern Conference Player of the Year India Chiles, sophomore Lillian Hammond scored three runs and stole two bases.

Abbott struck out 10 in the five-inning complete game shutout. Abbott now sits just 24 K's from equaling the NCAA single-season record held by former Southern Miss hurler Courtney Blades (set in 2000).

The two teams will play again Saturday afternoon at 4. If Hawaii wins, the third and deciding game will immediately follow. If Tennessee (58-5) wins, the Lady Vols will advance to their third straight Women's College World Series.