Most programs in college softball would be thrilled to be 31-3 through the end of March. But Oklahoma is not most college softball programs. And coach Patty Gasso certainly isn't most college softball coaches.

Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens carried her team across the finish line, and the Volunteers handed Oklahoma its first series defeat of the season.

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