NORMAN, Okla. — Oklahoma softball knew it had a challenge ahead when reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year Karlyn Pickens rolled into town.

The second-ranked OU softball team suffered its first series loss as a member of the SEC with a 5-3 loss to Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at Love’s Field.

Pickens has been a dominating pitcher for Tennessee during her career, picking up SEC Pitcher of the Year last season and continuing that impressive run into her junior campaign. Now, the right-handed hurler added an incredible stat to the resume,