Texas softball (8-0), the No. 1 team in the nation in the latest USA TODAY/NFCA poll, emerged unscathed after opening the season with six games in three days in three different cities last weekend.

Karlyn Pickens threw her third career no-hitter for Lady Vols softball against UT Martin on Saturday. The junior pitcher struck out 11 in five innings in the 10-0 win at Sherri Park Lee Stadium.

The junior made history Thursday, throwing a fastball that hit 77 mph. Pickens tied the record for the fastest pitch in ...