Texas defeated Tennessee 2-0 in the WCWS semifinals, with notable performances including pitcher Karlyn Pickens and key moments like home runs and strategic plays, as captured in a series of photos.
Karlyn Pickens of Tennessee set an NCAA record with a 79.4 mph pitch during the Women's College World Series, as Tennessee faces Florida in an elimination game, with the match televised on ESPN.
The Lady Vols softball team has been named the No. 4 national seed in the 2023 NCAA Softball Tournament and will host the NCAA Knoxville Regional for the 18th consecutive season. The team will play Northern Kentucky on Friday, May 19, and the winner will move on to the NCAA Super Regional round. The Lady Vols have won both the regular-season and conference tournament crowns for the first time in program history. Head coach Karen Weekly was named SEC Coach of the Year, and freshman Karlyn Pickens was named the league's freshman of the year.