College softballfans are going to be spoiled early in theKnoxville Super Regional. The matchup betweenNo. 7 Tennesseeand Nebraska sets up a pitching duel between arguably the best pitchers in college softball: the Lady Vols'Karlyn Pickensand the Cornhuskers'Jordy Bahl. Pickens has thrown the fastestof any pitcher in college softball, while Bahl has gone from being a star pitcher for Oklahoma to leading Nebraska to the brink of the2025 Women's College World Seriesas a two-way star. REQUIRED READING:NCAA softball tournament super regional schedule breakdown in race for Women's College World Series The matchup between Pickens and Bahl could determine which team ends up moving on to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma for the Women's College World Series. Here's a look at the statistics for both standout pitchers: Here's a look at Pickens' stats this season: Record:22-8 ERA:0.90 (1st in NCAA) Appearances (starts):27 (20) Innings pitched:186 1/3 Complete games:20 Shutouts:6 (T-11th) Saves:3 Hits allowed:112 Strikeouts:252 (6th) Walks:54 Here's a look at Bahl's stats this season: Record:25-6 ERA:1.50 (6th in NCAA) Appearances (starts):37 (31) Innings pitched:186 ⅓ Complete games:21 Shutouts:8 (T-4th) Saves:2 Hits allowed:99 Strikeouts:270 (5th) Walks:72 Here's a look at Bahl's hitting this season: Games:54 At bats:160 Hits:76 Runs:69 Home runs:23 RBI:66 2B:16 3B:2 Walks:26 Strikeouts:14 Stolen bases:9 This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Comparing Karlyn Pickens, Jordy Bahl ahead of Knoxville Super Regional
