Former Tennessee softball infielder Taylor Pannell announced her commitment to Texas Tech out of the transfer portal on June 12.

Pannell’s exit comes after she was named to the Women’s College World Series all-tournament team along with teammate Karlyn Pickens. Following Tennessee’s final game in Oklahoma City, Pickens said she “adored everything about being a Lady Vol.”

Tennessee softball coach Karen Weekly spoke out Friday on the growing concerns around NIL recruiting. The Lady Volunteers recently made the Women's College World Series, advancing to the semifinals before falling to eventual national champion Texas earlier this month. But the offseason tension is already mounting.