The Lady Vols took down the Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday to advance to Tennessee's fourth straight Super Regional. Star pitcher Karlyn Pickens was dominant for the Lady Vols in the win.

Pickens has established herself as one of the premier pitchers in collegiate softball during her time on Rocky Top.

A two-time SEC Pitcher of the Year and native of North Carolina, Pickens will begin her professional career in her home state.

Karlyn Pickens came up for air from the sea of teammates flooding her with hugs on the field, looking up into the stands at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The senior pitcher immediately found her parents, Rebecca and Phillip, and her boyfriend, Jack, and she ...

Pickens will join former teammate Peyton Gottshall and Director of Player Development Aubrey Leach as Lady Vols in the AUSL.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Softball America named Lady Vols player Karlyn Pickens as their No. 3 overall player — and the No. 2 pitcher-only entering the 2026 season. Tennessee Softball announced the rankings on their social media on Monday. Tennessee softball ...

Virginia’s postseason run ended Sunday with a 5-1 loss to Tennessee in the NCAA Knoxville Regional final, as Cavaliers coach Joanna Hardin’s club was unable to solve Lady Vols ace Karlyn Pickens.

What is the Athletes Unlimited Softball League? Here's what to know on the AUSL, and which players are competing in the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament: