Karlyn Pickens started for the Lady Vols and delivered a complete game, striking out 11 batters over 100 pitches, 76 of which were strikes. UAB managed only 10 groundouts and a single flyout against the right‑handed pitcher.
The win keeps Tennessee undefeated (12‑0) as they also defeated Missouri State 5‑4 earlier in the Classic, with Sage Mardjetko pitching a complete game and recording 11 strikeouts.