No. 16 Arkansas defeated No. 7 Tennessee 9-0 to secure a signature series victory at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. The Razorbacks (23-6, 3-5 SEC) are the only program to have beaten the Lady Vols in an SEC series since 2023. Tennessee is 17-2 in its last 19 league series, with both losses coming against Arkansas.

Pickens had a phenomenal outing in the circle over the last week for the Lady Volunteers. Pickens picked up three ranked wins over No. 14 Arkansas and No. 2 Oklahoma in addition to breaking the record for the fastest college softball pitch ever thrown, 78.2 mph, in the Lady Vol’s win over the Razorbacks.

NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma softball knew it had a challenge ahead when reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year Karlyn Pickens rolled into town.