PHOTOS: Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game in Tennessee Classic

PHOTOS: Lady Vols’ Karlyn Pickens pitches perfect game in Tennessee Classic

No. 7 Tennessee defeated Appalachian State, 8-0 in five innings, Saturday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.

The Lady Vols are hosting the Tennessee Classic March 3-5.

Freshman Karlyn Pickens pitched a perfect game for Tennessee versus Appalachian State.

Pickens pitched five innings, recording five strikeouts. She faced 15 batters in the contest.

The 6-foot-1 Pickens came to Tennessee from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville, North Carolina.

She was named SEC Freshman of the Week on Feb. 27 after a four-hit shutout in the Lady Vols’ 1-0 victory against Clemson in the USF Tournament in Tampa Florida.

Below are photos of Pickens pitching a perfect game versus Appalachian State.