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Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch during a Women's College World Series softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Texas Longhorns at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, Monday, June 2, 2025. Texas won 2-0.

Tennessee Pitchers Karlyn Pickens and Erin Nuwer Among Top 25 in Whiff Rate

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

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Tennessee Pitchers Karlyn Pickens and Erin Nuwer Among Top 25 in Whiff Rate

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

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Jun 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) throws a pitch in the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series semifinal game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Lady Vols Powerhouse Duo to Represent at USA Softball All-Star Showcase

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.

Jun 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Tennessee Lady Volunteers head coach Karen Weekly looks on in the second inning against the Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Softball Women's College World Series semifinal game at Devon Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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Tennessee Softball Reloads For 2026

After another WCWS semifinal run, Tennessee softball reloads for 2026 with Boise State standouts Makenzie Butt and Sophia Knight—power and speed headed to Rocky Top.

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Lady Vols Softball Reload for 2026 with Star Transfers

Tennessee softball adds Makenzie Butt and Sophia Knight from Boise State after another WCWS semifinal. Both earned Freshman of the Year honors.

Pat McAfee and Bianca Belair take a selfie photo together at the ESPN College GameDay stage outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The flagship ESPN college football pregame show returned for the tenth time to Knoxville as the No. 12 Vols hosted the No. 22 Gators.

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Bianca Belair Performs Rocky Top During WWE SmackDown

The Tennessee crowd was led by Bianca Belair as the crowd sang Rocky Top.

The Lady Vols softball team gather on the field during a NCAA super regionals softball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and Nebraska Cornhuskers at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 25, 2025.

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Tennessee Shuts Out Nebraska to Advance to Ninth Women’s College World Series

Lady Vols beat Nebraska 1–0 to reach their ninth WCWS, led by Karlyn Pickens' 10-strikeout shutout.

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) smiles after striking out a batter during a NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Nebraska at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 23, 2025.

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Lady Vols Force Game 3 Against Nebraska in NCAA Super Regional Showdown

Lady Vols beat Nebraska 3–2 to force Game 3 in Super Regional. Winner advances to the Women's College World Series.

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) pitches during a NCAA regional game between Tennessee and Ohio State at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on May 18, 2025. Tennessee won 5-0 against Ohio State.

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Pickens, Pannell Earn Softball America First Team All-America Honors

Karlyn Pickens and Taylor Pannell earned First Team All-America honors from Softball America after dominant 2025 seasons for the Lady Vols.

Tennessee infielder McKenna Gibson (24) catches the ball to get Arkansas Reagan Johnson (23) out during a NCAA softball game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

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How To Watch - Tennessee Volunteers vs Arkansas Softball, SEC Tournament

The Tennessee Volunteers and the Arkansas Razorbacks will be in action as part of the SEC Tournament.

Tennessee outfielder Taylor Pannell (3) celebrates making it to third base safely during a softball game between Tennessee and Auburn at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium at University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn., April 18, 2025.

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Tennessee Softball vs Arkansas Preview

Tennessee softball is in action for the first time in the SEC tournament.

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) reacts to an out during a softball game between Tennessee and Auburn at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium at University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, Tenn., April 18, 2025.

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Will Karlyn Pickens Be the Difference Maker for Tennessee Softball?

The Tennessee Volunteers will play their first game in the SEC Tournament as the 4th seed in the tournament on Thursday.

Tennessee's Katie Taylor (1) drives in two runs in the second inning of a softball game between Tennessee and Alabama in the Women's College World Series at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Thursday, June 1, 2023.

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Tennessee Softball's Katie Taylor Receives New Honor

Tennessee Softball outfielder Katie Taylor makes headlines as she represents Tennessee on and off the field.

Tennessee celebrates after an NCAA softball game between the Oklahoma Sooners (OU) and the Tennessee Lady Volunteers at Love's Field in Norman, Okla., Friday, March 28, 2025.

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Lady Vols Are No. 1 in NCAA Softball

The Lady Vols have faced—and defeated—multiple top-10 opponents this season, including key victories in SEC play that solidified their claim to the No. 1 spot.

Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens (23) reacts after one of her pitches was ruled a ball during an NCAA college softball game against Arkansas on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Knoxville, Tenn.

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Fans React to Tennessee Volunteers Star Karlyn Pickens Breaking National Pitch Record

Karlyn Pickens threw the fastest college softball pitch on Monday night

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) during an NCAA super regional game between Tennessee and Alabama at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium in Knoxville, TN, Saturday, May 25, 2024. Alabama defeated Tennessee 3-2 in the 14th inning.

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Former Record Holder Reacts to Tennessee Vols' Karlyn Pickens Record Breaking Pitch

Tennessee Volunteers softball star Karlyn Pickens broke Monica Abbott's fastest pitch record on Monday. Following the pitch, Abbott shares her honest reaction.

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens (23) celebrates after a strikeout during a NCAA softball game between Tennessee and Arkansas at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

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Tennessee Volunteers Pitcher Records Fastest College Softball Pitch Ever

Tennessee Lady Volunteers star Karlyn Pickens records the fastest softball pitch thrown in College Softball history.

Bianca Belair and Lee Corso choose Tennessee to defeat Florida during the ESPN College GameDay show outside of Ayres Hall on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022. The flagship ESPN college football pregame show returned for the tenth time to Knoxville as the No. 12 Vols hosted the No. 22 Gators.

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WWE Star and Former Tennessee Volunteer Bianca Belair Wins Shot to Fight For WWE Women's Championship

Former Volunteers track and field star wins the opportunity to fight at WrestleMania for the championship.

Jun 22, 2024; Eugene, OR, USA; Christian Coleman wins his 100m dash heat in a time of 9.99 during the US Olympic Track and Field Team Trials. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-USA TODAY Sports

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From Knoxville to Paris: Meet Every University of Tennessee Athlete Representing Team USA in the 2024 Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics commence, 206 countries, represented by over 10,000 of the world’s best athletes, will compete for the coveted prize of an Olympic go