The University of Mississippi Athletics
Mackenzie Pickens Earns SEC Freshman of the Week Honors
2/24/2025 | Softball
OXFORD, Miss. – Following a standout week at the Rocket City Softball Showcase, Ole Miss softball's Mackenzie Pickens has been named the Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week, as the SEC announced on Monday.
A native of Flowery Branch, Ga., Pickens had a breakout weekend to lead the Rebels to a sweep of all four games at the Rocket City Softball Showcase. Pickens hit .600 (6-for-10) with a home run, a double and six RBI, while stealing two bases.
Her biggest game of the weekend came in the win over Louisiana Tech, as Pickens exploded for five RBI on a 3-for-3 day, falling just a triple short of the cycle. Her five RBI were the most by a Rebel this season and the most since Aynslie Furbush had six against Western Kentucky back on Apr. 14, 2024.
Pickens is now up to a .349 batting average on the young season, tallying two home runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases, while striking out just once over 43 at-bats.
Pickens and the Rebels are back in action on Wednesday, hosting McNeese at 6 p.m. CT for the home opener at the new Ole Miss Softball Stadium. The game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus.
Season tickets and single game tickets remain on sale and are available here.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at @olemisssoftball. Also, follow head coach Jamie Trachsel on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
A native of Flowery Branch, Ga., Pickens had a breakout weekend to lead the Rebels to a sweep of all four games at the Rocket City Softball Showcase. Pickens hit .600 (6-for-10) with a home run, a double and six RBI, while stealing two bases.
Her biggest game of the weekend came in the win over Louisiana Tech, as Pickens exploded for five RBI on a 3-for-3 day, falling just a triple short of the cycle. Her five RBI were the most by a Rebel this season and the most since Aynslie Furbush had six against Western Kentucky back on Apr. 14, 2024.
Pickens is now up to a .349 batting average on the young season, tallying two home runs, 14 RBI and four stolen bases, while striking out just once over 43 at-bats.
Pickens and the Rebels are back in action on Wednesday, hosting McNeese at 6 p.m. CT for the home opener at the new Ole Miss Softball Stadium. The game will be streamed on SEC Network Plus.
Season tickets and single game tickets remain on sale and are available here.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at @olemisssoftball. Also, follow head coach Jamie Trachsel on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
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