Tennessee Softball Remains Unanimous No. 1 in the Country
Gabby Leach's three-homer weekend, Sophia Knight's ninth-ranked batting average nationally, and a pitching staff that stepped up without Karlyn Pickens ...
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Keep It Simple: No. 1 Lady Vols Erase 4-0 Deficit Again, Gabby Leach Walks Off LSU for the Sweep
The No. 1 Tennessee Lady Vols kept it simple, and swept LSU in their SEC-opening series, coming back from 4-0 ...
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The No. 1 Lady Vols Are for Real: Tennessee’s Dominant Start Has the Softball World on Notice
The Tennessee Lady Vols have started the 2026 season with a historically dominant pitching staff and a balanced offense, putting ...
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Lady Vols Softball Stays Focused on the Process After Perfect 5-0 Start
After a dominant opening weekend at the NFCA Division I Leadoff Classic, the No. 2 Tennessee Lady Vols heads back ...
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Tennessee’s Karlyn Pickens Strikes Out Nine in 2-0 Win Over No. 5 Oregon
Karlyn Pickens recorded nine strikeouts to lead No. 4 Tennessee past No. 5 Oregon 2-0 in a pitcher's duel that ...
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Commitment Spotlight: Kaylee Hodges, Class of 2027, Commits to Tennessee
For 2027 Tennessee commit Kaylee Hodges, softball has always been more than a game. It’s a family story that began ...
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Emma Clarke Looks to Shine Bright for Tennessee Softball in 2026
Emma Clarke has been one of the most consistent performers for Tennessee this fall. The sophomore infielder’s steady approach, energy, ...
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Lady Vols Building Depth in the Circle as Nuwer Continues to Show Confidence and Growth
The Tennessee Lady Vols’ pitching tradition looks as strong as ever this fall. With Karlyn Pickens and Sage Mardjetko returning ...
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Lady Vols’ Karen Weekly Signs Extension Through 2030 Season
The University of Tennessee announced Friday that head softball coach Karen Weekly has been extended through the 2030 season. Weekly, ...
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From Bowling Green to Rocky Top to AUSL: Payton Gottshall’s Journey of Humility and Greatness
From her mid-major start at Bowling Green to her dominance with Tennessee and now the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, Payton ...
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- Why Troy Softball Could Surprise the Sun Belt — Coach Eric Newell Interview March 11, 2026Fastpitch Wire Softball's Charles Mays sits down with Troy Trojans head softball coach Eric Newell to talk about the first 23 games of the season, the Sun Belt Conference outlook, and what makes this roster tick. Coach Newell discusses the loss of Kyye Ricks to injury, Megan Loftis stepping into the starting role, Makaley Boswell's […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
- Lady Vols Sweep LSU in SEC Opener: Keeping It Simple, Big Comebacks & Gabby Leach Walk-Off March 9, 2026Charles Mays recaps Tennessee softball’s SEC-opening series sweep of No. 17 LSU at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium, highlighting the Lady Vols’ 23-0 start, calm “keep it simple” mindset, and two comeback wins after trailing 4-0 on consecutive days. He features comments from Emma Clarke on visualization and breathing techniques and from Karen Weekly on managing […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media
- Northeast Alabama CC Softball Coach Joe Guthrie on 10-0 Start, Big Wins, and Mustang Standouts February 16, 2026Charles Mays (Mays Sports Media) interviews Coach Joe Guthrie of the Northeast Alabama Community College Mustang Softball program as the team opens the season 10–0. Guthrie discusses the value of scheduling elite JUCO competition, including a three-game series win over McLennan and wins over Georgia Highlands and Central Alabama, and explains how creating a Division […]Charles Mays - Mays Sports Media