Pickens helped Carroll secure a first-round bye in the upcoming Frontier Tournament with a pair of wins. In the two games, the senior averaged 22.0 points and 15.0 rebounds per game. She shot 50 percent from the field while adding 2.0 assists, 1.5 steals, and 1.0 blocks per game.
In a win over MSU-Northern to start the week, Pickles posted a double-double with 13 points and 11 rebounds. She then scored 31 points – her third 30-point game of the season – and grabbed 19 rebounds as Carroll defeated Montana Western.