Tennessee could contend for national championships in multiple sports in the next school year. But football isn't one of them ...

Any discussion of returning talent begins with pitcher Karlyn Pickens. The Lady Vols rode her fastball – clocked at an NCAA record of 79.4 miles per hour – into the WCWS.

Karlyn Pickens. Pickens will be the top arm on Tennessee's staff again. But it won't be surprising to see her load to decrease from the 34 starts and 25 complete games this season to ensure ...

Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens handles a lot of pressure, but her parents help keep her grounded through record-breaking pitches and a second WCWS run. advertisement. The Knoxville News-Sentinel.

Tennessee softball legend Aubrey Leach and rising ace Karlyn Pickens will represent the Lady Vols at the USA Softball All-Star Showcase, spotlighting the program’s elite national presence.

Tennessee’s Karlyn Pickens and Erin Nuwer rank in the top 25 nationally in whiff percentage, according to Synergy Sports and 643charts. Josh Greer | Jul 10, 2025.

Here's what you need to know about Tennessee's 2026 roster.. Who is Tennessee softball losing? Tennessee is losing five seniors to graduation. Laura Mealer started at shortstop, Sophia Nugent ...

Carly Pickens, who threw a 78 MPH fastball at one point this season, shows the difficulty of hitting. In baseball, thanks to the shorter distance of softball, 78 MPH is equivalent to a 110 MPH ...