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Marcus Phillips earns SEC weekly honor after pitching against Florida
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Tennessee junior Marcus Phillips was namedSEC Co-Pitcher of the Weekafter the first league series in 2025.
Phillips pitched a shutout Saturday in Tennessee's, 10-0, victory against Florida . He allowed five hits and one walk in seven innings during his first career SEC start.
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His complete-game shutout for the Vols was Tennessee's first since Drew Beam shut out Vanderbilt on April 3, 2022.
Phillips' selection as the league's co-pitcher of the week marks the third consecutive time a Tennessee player has been recognized with a SEC weekly award.
He joins Liam Doyle as Tennessee pitchers to earn a SEC weekly honor.
Levi Clark was named SEC Freshman of the Week on March 10 and Gavin Kilen was named SEC Player of the Week on March 3.
Tennessee's 20-0 start to the 2025 campaign is the Vols' best start to a season in program history. The Vols will next play on Tuesday against East Tennessee State at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Tennessee junior pitcher recognized by SEC for pitching performance
