Pickens' flame-throwing pitch against the Cornhuskers broke her previous NCAA record of 78.2 mph, which she set in March against Arkansas.

Tennessee softball begins its seventh appearance in the Women's College World Series against a familiar program, which also happens to be the sport's biggest titan: Oklahoma. A big reason for the ...

Vols Watch: Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens breaks her previous world record for fastest pitch in softball history Pickens threw a 79.4 mph pitch, dethroning her previous record of 78.2 mph.

Pickens owns the three fastest pitches ever recorded in a softball game, tossing each during the Lady Vols’ 2025 season. On Feb. 21, Pickens threw a fastball against Oregon that hit 77 mph.

In the first inning, Pickens set a record for the fastest pitch (79.4 mph) in NCAA softball history, breaking her own record of 78.2 mph.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens isn't just breaking records with every mph she adds to her top speed. In Oklahoma coach Patty Gasso's eyes, she's setting a new standard ...

In the second game on Saturday, May 24 in the Knoxville Super Regional, Tennessee Softball ace Karlyn Pickens set the NCAA Record for fastest recorded pitch in history throwing 79.4 mph. Again.

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 tossed a combined 12 2/3 innings and struck out 12 against OU softball in March. And she has the fastest pitch on record.