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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.
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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.
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. | Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

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

Karlyn Pickens made national history on Monday night after her pitch broke former Tennessee Volunteers star Monica Abbott. Pickens pitch reached 78.2 MPH on Monday night against the Arkansas Razorbacks. Pickens is in her third season with the Vols and has been the ACE pitcher.

While many people shared their reactions, none were more heartfelt than Abbott's comments following the pitch that broke her college softball record.

"This is Game changing and just took the game of softball to the next level! Incredible," Abbott said.

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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