Karlyn Pickens set a new NCAA softball record with a blazing 78.2 mph pitch. The historic throw has sparked excitement among fans and athletes.

Pickens had already tied the previous record of 77 mph set by Monica Abbott. "There was a lot of emotions," Pickens told the Knoxville News Sentinel, part of the USA TODAY Network. "All the work that we've put in as a pitching staff,

Pickens had a phenomenal outing in the circle over the last week for the Lady Volunteers. Pickens picked up three ranked wins over No. 14 Arkansas and No. 2 Oklahoma in addition to breaking the record for the fastest college softball pitch ever thrown, 78.2 mph, in the Lady Vol’s win over the Razorbacks.