Tennessee starts Erin Nuwer against Texas in WCWS semifinal
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 12:45 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Tennessee softball is facing Texas on June 1 in the Women's College World Series semifinal at Devon Park, Oklahoma City. Coach Karen Weekly opted to start Erin Nuwer instead of ace Karlyn Pickens, citing Nuwer's effectiveness and the teams' previous matchup. Texas must defeat Tennessee twice to advance, while the Lady Vols need only one win to reach the national title series. Karlyn Pickens and Sage Mardjetko are available in the bullpen if needed.
- •Tennessee plays Texas in WCWS semifinal on June 1.
- •Erin Nuwer starts for Tennessee instead of Karlyn Pickens.
- •Texas needs two wins to advance; Tennessee only needs one.
- •Nuwer has a 15-1 record and a 0.99 ERA.
- •Mardjetko replaced Nuwer in the third inning.
- 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Karlyn Pickens recaps season-ending loss in 2026 College World Series
- 10:53 PMYahoo Sports — Karlyn Pickens, Karen Weekly on end of Tennessee softball pitcher's career
- 4:48 PMYahoo Sports — Why Karen Weekly didn't start Karlyn Pickens for Tennessee vs Texas in WCWS
"Tennessee softball ace Karlyn Pickens didn't start for the Lady Vols with a trip to the Women's College World Series championship on the line. Here's why.
"Karlyn Pickens' legendary career with Tennessee softball is over with a 4-0 loss to Texas in the Women's College World Series.
"Everything Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens said after a season-ending loss in the 2026 College World Series.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 12:45 PMKarlyn Pickens recaps season-ending loss in 2026 College World Series
Everything Tennessee softball pitcher Karlyn Pickens said after a season-ending loss in the 2026 College World Series.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 10:53 PMKarlyn Pickens, Karen Weekly on end of Tennessee softball pitcher's career
Karlyn Pickens' legendary career with Tennessee softball is over with a 4-0 loss to Texas in the Women's College World Series.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 4:48 PMWhy Karen Weekly didn't start Karlyn Pickens for Tennessee vs Texas in WCWS
Tennessee softball ace Karlyn Pickens didn't start for the Lady Vols with a trip to the Women's College World Series championship on the line. Here's why.
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