Most programs in college softball would be thrilled to hold a 31-3 record through the end of March. But Oklahoma is not most college softball programs. And coach Patty Gasso certainly isn't most college softball coaches.

Tennessee ace Karlyn Pickens carried her team across the finish line, and the Volunteers handed Oklahoma its first series defeat of the season.

The second-ranked OU softball team suffered its first series loss as a member of the SEC with a 5-3 loss to Tennessee on Sunday afternoon at Love’s Field.