The Lady Vols finished the Tennessee Invitational undefeated, beating Appalachian State 6‑2 at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Pickens pitched a complete game, striking out 15, allowing only two hits and two earned runs over 124 pitches. Ella Dodge delivered a three‑run homer in the eighth, driving in four RBIs.
Tennessee remains 19‑0 and will return to Sherri Parker Lee Stadium on Tuesday to face Belmont. The first pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST and the game will air on SEC Network+.