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Pickens Notches 11 Strikeouts in Tennessee Win at UAB

Karlyn Pickens pitched a complete game, striking out 11 as Tennessee beat UAB 6-1 in the Green and Gold Classic. The Lady Vols remain undefeated at 12-0.

Karlyn Pickens started for the Lady Vols and delivered a dominant outing, recording 11 strikeouts over 100 pitches with 76 strikes against 25 batters. UAB managed only 10 groundouts and one flyout in the game, while Tennessee’s offense added a home run each from Ella Dodge and Makenzie Butt.

The win keeps Tennessee at 12-0 as they continue their run in the Green and Gold Classic hosted by UAB at Mary Bowers Field in Birmingham, Alabama.