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Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens struggles with heat in WCWS loss to Texas

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Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Tennessee pitcher Karlyn Pickens struggles with heat in WCWS loss to Texas
Summary

Karlyn Pickens faced challenges from the heat during Tennessee's Women's College World Series semifinal against Texas on June 1. Tennessee fell to Texas 4-0, concluding their season after a prior 5-2 loss to the Longhorns earlier the same day. Pickens allowed seven hits and four runs in her full game effort, contending with temperatures in the low to mid-90s. The Longhorns scored three runs in the third inning and one in the fifth. This matchup marked the end of Pickens' college career, as stated by Tennessee's head coach Mike White, who acknowledged the struggles with grip on the ball due to the sweat and heat.

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  • •Tennessee lost 4-0 to Texas in the WCWS semifinal.
  • •Pickens pitched the entire game, allowing four runs and seven hits.
  • •Texas scored three runs in the third inning and a solo homer in the fifth.
  • •Tennessee finished the season with a 49-12 record.
  • •This match was the final game of Karlyn Pickens' college career.
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Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens admitted to struggling to deal with sweat during the Women's College World Series semifinal loss to Texas.

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