Karlyn Pickens set a new NCAA softball record with a blazing 78.2 mph pitch. The historic throw has sparked excitement among fans and athletes.

Oklahoma softball knew it had a challenge ahead when reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year Karlyn Pickens rolled into town. In last week’s Lady Vols' win over Arkansas, Pickens set the record for fastest-recorded pitch in softball history when she was clocked at 78.

Oklahoma the first lead in the series decider at Love’s Field courtesy of Kasidi Pickering’s bases-clearing double in the third inning, but the lead didn’t last. Tennessee finally found success off OU starter Sam Landry in the fourth.