Tennessee split a doubleheader Saturday to win a SEC series.
The No. 7 Lady Vols (32-8, 7-5 SEC) defeated No. 17 Mississippi State (31-10, 7-5 SEC), 8-0 in five innings, in game No. 2 of a doubleheader at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium.
Junior Karlyn Pickens pitched a complete game, allowing one hit and one walk. She recorded four strikeouts, while totaling 79 pitches, including 51 strikes.
Taylor Pannell went 2-for-3. She hit a three-run home run. Pannell also recorded one stolen base for Tennessee, which scored four runs in the second inning.
Gabby Leach went 2-for-2. She hit a solo home run and recorded one RBI on a bunt single. McKenna Gibson also went 1-for-3, hitting a solo home run for Tennessee.
The Bulldogs won game No. 1 of the doubleheader, 12-4, in six innings.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Lady Vols split doubleheader, win series against Mississippi State
