Karlyn Pickens named SEC Pitcher of the Week

Lady Vols’ Karlyn Pickens named SEC Pitcher of the Week.

After being named SEC Freshman of the Week three consecutive times, Lady Vols’ Karlyn Pickens was named SEC Pitcher of the Week.

Pickens recorded two wins in No. 5 Tennessee’s weekend sweep of No. 12 LSU in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

She pitched a complete game shutout, allowing one hit and recording nine strikeouts in her start against the Tigers Saturday.

Pickens also earned a win in Sunday’s 9-2 victory against LSU. She pitched 1.2 innings, allowing one hit and two walks, while recording three strikeouts.

Pickens, a native of Weaverville, North Carolina, is 6-1 and has won all six of her starts. She also pitched a perfect game this season versus Appalachian State.

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