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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