Pickens, the two-time SEC pitcher of the year, is dealing with an arm/shoulder issue and is listed as day to day. It didn't seem to matter as Sage Mardjetko threw a shutout in the No. 1 Volunteers' 5-0 win over LSU in Knoxville, Tennessee.

LSU softball had productive offensive outings, good defense and strong pitching appearances to sweep its home tournament this weekend.

The Texas Longhorns have steamrolled through the opening weeks of the season, as the defending national champions have begun their 2026 campaign, building a 19-1 record and are currently white hot with a 17-game winning streak,

The LSU softball begins SEC play this weekend and the No. 17 Tigers aren’t easing their way in against the nation’s strongest conference.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Tennessee Lady Volunteers NCAAW game to be played on March 5, 2026 on ESPN.