Tennessee softball, Karlyn Pickens vs. UCLA live updates
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Tennessee softball will face No. 9 seed UCLA in another elimination game at the Women's College World Series on June 1 in Oklahoma City.
Third baseman Taylor Pannell and catcher Sophia Nugent are the most productive batters for the Lady Vols, combining for 120 hits, 124 RBIs and 33 home runs. In its 11-3 run-rule win against Florida, different parts of the order helped keep Tennessee's season alive.
UCLA softball dropped to the loser's bracket of the 2025 Women's College World Series after a narrow 3-1 loss to the Texas Tech Red Raiders Saturday night.
With Oklahoma on the verge of am upset in the WCWS, Ella Parker launched a three-run home run to stave off defeat vs. Tennessee. See it here:
Tennessee softball took a "gut-punch" from Oklahoma in walkoff loss in WCWS, but UT is no stranger to playing with its back against the wall.
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Tennessee softball lost its WCWS opener on a walkoff homer from Ella Parker. Karen Weekly explains why they didn't consider walking Parker.
Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens handles a lot of pressure, but her parents help keep her grounded through record-breaking pitches and a second WCWS run.
Patty Gasso and the Sooners look to continue their success against Texas in the WCWS when the teams face off Saturday in the winner's bracket. Follow our live coverage here: