The University of Tennessee’s softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens made history on Monday, becoming the first ever to throw a 78 mph pitch. The junior set the record for the fastest ever softball ...

and proceeded to throw the fastest pitch in collegiate softball history. Pickens' historic pitch happened in the sixth inning of Tennessee's game against Arkansas. Her pitch clocked in at 78.2 mph.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Tennessee softball standout Karlyn Pickens wrote her name into the history books on Monday with a record-breaking pitch. The reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year was facing ...