But few thought the No. 2 Oklahoma softball team would suffer such a fate this early in the season. OU dropped its series finale against No. 10 Tennessee on Sunday, 5-3, and dropped a Southeastern Conference series for the first time in school history.

Oklahoma softball knew it had a challenge ahead when reigning SEC Pitcher of the Year Karlyn Pickens rolled into town. In last week’s Lady Vols' win over Arkansas, Pickens set the record for fastest-recorded pitch in softball history when she was clocked at 78.

OU and Tennessee both finished with four hits apiece. Volunteers starting pitcher Karlyn Pickens tossed a complete game. Here are three takeaways from the Sooners’ loss: Landry was hit around in the fourth inning,