Virginia’s postseason run ended Sunday with a 5-1 loss to Tennessee in the NCAA Knoxville Regional final, as Cavaliers coach Joanna Hardin’s club was unable to solve Lady Vols ace Karlyn Pickens.

Virginia Tech, Virginia, and Liberty softball all heading to NCAA softball regional sites

The Flames bats fell flat against the Volunteers pitching.

This will be Liberty's seventh appearance in the tournament and second consecutive.

The Flames defeated Eastern Kentucky in game one and knocked off the host #9 Tennessee in game two.

The Flames are set to make the programs fourth appearance in the NCAA Division I Softball Tournament.