Tensions boil as Wake Forest coach appears to yell at Tennessee star Andrew Fischer before home run

An unexpected event happened during the NCAA baseball tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee. Emotions were high, and the crowd was loud. Right before a big moment in the game, cameras seemed to catch Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter saying something harsh toward Tennessee’s Andrew Fischer. What followed only added more heat to an already intense night.


Tom Walter appears to yell at Andrew Fischer during high-stakes game
The moment took place on Sunday night, June 2, during the NCAA baseball regional game between Wake Forest and the Tennessee Volunteers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium in Knoxville. Tennessee had just taken a 6-2 lead after Manny Marin hit a three-run home run. As Andrew Fischer stepped into the batter’s box, TV cameras focused on Wake Forest head coach Tom Walter.

Walter was seen mouthing what looked like an expletive directed at Fischer. Although the words were not entirely comprehensible, the audience noticed it seemed to have begun with an "f" and possibly had been offensive.

The video went viral on social media shortly thereafter, where it gained both reactions from fans and commentators. Many doubted the coach's professionalism at the time, particularly toward the student-athlete.

Fischer, who is known for his energy and emotion on the field, did not react directly to Walter. Instead, he focused on the at-bat.

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Andrew Fischer responds with a home run that electrifies Tennessee fans
Just a few pitches after the moment with Walter, Fischer hit a powerful home run over the right-field wall. It was his 24th home run of the season. The shot extended Tennessee’s lead to 8-2 and sent the home crowd into a frenzy.

Fisch with his 24th blast of the year and that's a SEVEN SPOT in the fourth for the BIG ORANGE BOMBERS!

📺 https://t.co/di1WkY9Y6n (ESPN2)#GBO // #OTH // #BeatWF pic.twitter.com/XQ5PQchEhE

— Tennessee Baseball (@Vol_Baseball) June 2, 2025

As Fischer rounded the bases, he was visibly excited, celebrating more than usual. The crowd at Lindsey Nelson Stadium responded with loud cheers and chants. The stadium atmosphere turned electric. Fischer had earlier asked fans to “double the noise” after Tennessee’s narrow loss the night before. This moment was the perfect response.

Tennessee fans quickly connected the dots between Walter’s words and Fischer’s hit. While Coach Walter hasn’t publicly explained what he said, the broadcast clip continues to circulate online. ESPN and local Tennessee outlets like Knoxville News Sentinel have reported on the viral moment, though no official comment has been made from Wake Forest.


The incident between Tom Walter and Andrew Fischer added unexpected drama to the NCAA game. Fischer’s composed response and home run turned tension into triumph, leaving fans with a memorable, emotional moment.


the heated exchange fueled an unforgettable sports moment. Fischer’s powerful response silenced doubts, energized fans, and turned potential controversy into a defining highlight of the NCAA baseball tournament.