Taelyn Holley & her mom, Candice Fode Holley are the first mother-daughter to both play Tennessee softball.
Candice was a founding member of #LadyVol softball. 30 years later, she got to watch her daughter play in the same uniform on college softball's biggest stage:
If I was Mike White, I’d be starting Kavan again tomorrow with the way she shut TN down two in a row and then TT tonight 😭 you’re trying to win a natty so just do it
“Her name is synonymous with some of the greats that have come through Tennessee. All you have to say is ‘Karlyn’… just like you say Peyton or Chamique or… Candace. Everybody knows who you’re talking about.”
@KarenWeekly reflected on @PickensKarlyn’s career with @Vol_Softball.
“I’m thankful to have been able to be a part of this program, to be able to put on this uniform, and fight for the Lady Vols” 🧡
Karlyn Pickens and Emma Clarke react after the All-American pitcher finishes her legendary career for @Vol_Softball at the #WCWS.
3x All American
3 trips to WCWS
2 SEC Titles
1 SEC tournament title
1 World Record
A stellar and storied career!
No attitude, No drama
Just grit and grace
I could never be more proud of anyone and the way they have represented the University of Tennessee. Thank you @PickensKarlyn and thank you @VolMomPickens & @phillip_pickens!
I would rather lose a heartbreaker than lose like this. Karen always looking for the next “Ralph and Karen” as coaches instead of paying big bucks to whoever can get us a natty. First the Malveaux’s and now the Sniders.. over it (but still gonna renew my season tix i guess)
#LadyVol freshman Taelyn Holley's mom, Candice Fode Holley was on the first ever Lady Vol softball team back in 1996.
They are the first mom-daughter duo to both play at Tennessee.
Can't wait to share the full story on @WATESports