Who won the softball game between Tennessee and Liberty?

No. 4 Tennessee defeated No. 21 Liberty with a score of 6-1.

What were Karlyn Pickens' statistics in the game?

Karlyn Pickens pitched seven innings, recorded 13 strikeouts, and allowed only one unearned run.

When will Tennessee play Rutgers?

Tennessee is scheduled to play Rutgers on Friday at 7 p.m. EST.

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Tennessee Softball Dominates Liberty 6-1

7 Feb

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Summary

Tennessee's Karlyn Pickens recorded 13 strikeouts in seven innings.
Emma Clarke and Taelyn Holley both hit home runs for Tennessee.
The Lady Vols opened their season with a 10-0 run-rule win.

Tennessee Softball Dominates Liberty 6-1

No. 4 Tennessee commenced its 2026 softball season with a decisive 6-1 win against No. 21 Liberty on Friday. The game took place at the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Florida, as part of the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic.

Senior pitcher Karlyn Pickens was instrumental in the victory, pitching a complete seven innings and amassing 13 strikeouts. She faced 29 batters, allowing only four hits and one run, which was unearned. Pickens' performance showcased her dominance on the mound.

The Lady Vols' offense also made its mark, with six hits including powerful home runs from Emma Clarke and Taelyn Holley. This offensive firepower secured their second win of the season, building on a substantial 10-0, five-inning run-rule victory over BYU on Thursday.