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Karen Weekly, Lair Beautae, Payton Gottshall recap Lady Vols’ win versus Alabama

Karen Weekly, Lair Beautae and Payton Gottshall recap Lady Vols’ win versus Alabama in the SEC Tournament.

No. 1 seed Tennessee (43-8, 19-5 SEC) defeated No. 5 Alabama, 7-6, in the Southeastern Conference Tournament semifinals on Friday at Bogle Field in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The Lady Vols advance to play No. 10 South Carolina in the SEC Tournament championship game on Saturday. First pitch between Tennessee and the Gamecocks is slated for 3 p.m. EDT and ESPN will televise the SEC Tournament championship game.

Lady Vols softball projected as No. 3 overall seed in NCAA Tournament

Following Tennessee’s win versus Alabama in the SEC Tournament, Lady Vols’ head coach Karen Weekly and student-athletes Payton Gottshall and Lair Beautae met with media. Tennessee’s media availability can be watched below.

Karen Weekly named 2023 SEC Coach of the Year

Tennessee softball head coach Karen Weekly named 2023 SEC Coach of the Year.

Tennessee won the 2023 Southeastern Conference regular-season championship.

Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly was named SEC Coach of the Year on Friday.

It is her third time earning coach of the year honors, previously winning the award alongside co-head coach Ralph Weekly in 2004 and 2007.

Tennessee also had four players receive SEC first-team honors, including McKenna Gibson, Kiki Milloy, Ashley Rogers and Zaida Puni.

Pitcher Karlyn Pickens was named SEC Freshman of the Year and also received second-team all-conference honors.

Pickens is the fifth Lady Vol to earn the league’s freshman of the year award, joining Monica Abbott (2005), Ellen Renfroe (2011) and Caylan Arnold (2017). Outfielder Kat Dotson earned the honor in 2010.

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Kiki Milloy honored as Tennessee Torchbearer

Tennessee softball player Kiki Milloy honored as Tennessee Torchbearer.

Tennessee softball player Kiki Milloy was awarded the Torchbearer award.

The Torchbearer is the highest student honor awarded by the University of Tennessee.

Torchbearers are seniors who served their alma mater with overall excellence and awarded for academic achievement and outstanding commitment to others as demonstrated by the student’s various activities and significant contributions to the university and the community.

“There are not enough words to express how proud we are of Kiki being named a torchbearer, and becoming the first softball student-athlete to receive the most prestigious honor awarded to a Tennessee student,” Lady Vols’ softball head coach Karen Weekly said in a press release. “Since the day she arrived in Knoxville, she has been a leader on our campus, in the community and for our softball program. She leads with character, compassion and integrity.

“This is the ultimate recognition of Kiki’s commitment to excellence in all that she does. We are so happy for her and her family and proudly celebrate with her.”

The Torchbearer was first awarded in 1931. Milloy is the 29th student-athlete to receive the honor and the first softball player awarded the Torchbearer.

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Karen Weekly records win No. 1,000 at Tennessee

Lady Vols’ head coach Karen Weekly records win No. 1,000 at Tennessee.

No. 12 Tennessee (10-1) won two games on the second day of the USF Tournament in Tampa, Florida.

Tennessee’s pitching staff recorded a pair of shutouts Saturday.

The Lady Vols shut out No. 5 Clemson, 1-0, to open play on Saturday.

Karlyn Pickens pitched seven innings, surrendering four hits.

The Lady Vols scored in the sixth inning when McKenna Gibson’s RBI single plated Amanda Ahlin.

In the second game, the Lady Vols defeated UIC, 12-0, in five innings. Head coach Karen Weekly won her 1,000th game at Tennessee.

Kiki Milloy went 4-for-4 with two RBIs, one run and one double for Tennessee. Mackenzie Donihoo recorded two hits, two RBIs and two runs.

Zaida Puni hit a solo home run for the Lady Vols.

Ryleigh White pitched a five-inning complete game, allowing two hits and recording two strikeouts.

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Erin Edmoundson signs with Lady Vols

Erin Edmoundson signs with Tennessee to play softball.

Tennessee’s softball team has landed a graduate transfer.

Erin Edmoundson has joined the Lady Vols’ program, the school announced Thursday.

Edmoundson, a left-handed pitcher, comes to Tennessee after spending the previous four seasons at Texas Tech.

With the Red Raiders, Edmoundson posted a career record of 54-32 with a 3.07 ERA.

Last season a senior, she went 7-11 and posted a 5.06 ERA.

Tennessee head coach Karen Weekly said Edmoundson is a welcomed addition to the Lady Vols’ program, who recently had pitcher Callie Turner enter the NCAA transfer portal.

“We are thrilled that Erin is joining the Lady Vols,” Weekly said in a press release. “Erin is a seasoned veteran and proven winner in a power-five conference. Her maturity and competitive personality are a great fit for our program.”

In 2019, Edmoundson went 20-5 and pitched 14 complete games at Texas Tech. She received second-team all-region honors from the National Fast Pitch Coaches Association.

She also posted 10 victories in the circle when the 2020 campaign ended prematurely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Edmoudnson, who hails from Deer Park, Texas and is a Deer Park High School graduate, is a two-time member of the Big 12 All-Academic Team.

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Karen Weekly announces coaching staff additions

Karen Weekly announces coaching staff additions for Tennessee softball.

Tennessee softball head coach Karen Weekly announced additions to the Lady Vols’ softball staff.

Weekly announced the addition of Chris and Kate Malveaux to the Lady Vols’ coaching staff.

“I feel like we hit a bottom of the 7th game-winning grand slam with the hire of Chris & Kate Malveaux,” Weekly said in a UT press release. “Both are students of the game and exceptional teachers. Chris is one of the best and most innovative hitting coaches in college softball. Kate is an excellent catching instructor and has also spent extensive time coaching hitting during her career.

“Most important, they are high quality people who will bring passion and energy to work every day. They share our goal of winning and bringing championships to the Lady Vols. It’s a great day for UT Softball.”

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