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College softball series of the week: What to watch during St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

ByEthan Lee|
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 07: utility Elizabeth Mason #5 of the Florida St. Seminoles (second from left) reacts with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 14 of the Women's College World Series against Alabama on June 07, 2021 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JUNE 07: utility Elizabeth Mason #5 of the Florida St. Seminoles (second from left) reacts with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the first inning of Game 14 of the Women's College World Series against Alabama on June 07, 2021 at USA Softball Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Some of the best college softball teams in the country are facing off in Florida. This is what you need to know about the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational.

One of the best things about the college softball season is the invitational tournaments that take place in fascinating locations and host a number of interesting teams. Down in Florida, some of the best teams in the country are facing off in the St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational.

While the Oklahoma Sooners won’t be there, a number of other elite teams will be. More or less, it almost feels like a miniature Women’s College World Series with the caliber of talent present.

Here are the games you need to tune in to this weekend.

St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

NCAA softball schedule: St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational

  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 11:30 a.m. CT – Tennessee vs. Washington
  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 12 p.m. – Texas vs. Florida State
  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. – LSU vs. Oklahoma State
  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m. – Clemson vs. Tennessee
  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. – Washington vs. LSU
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 9:30 a.m. – UCF vs. Tennessee
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m. – Michigan vs. Florida State
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 3 p.m. – Texas vs. UCLA
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. – Michigan vs. LSU

If you prefer to watch a couple of games that are set up more like a classic series, Virginia Tech will be down in Tuscaloosa for a brief, two-game tilt with Alabama. That should be a fun matchup to watch.

Virginia Tech softball vs. Alabama softball

NCAA softball schedule: Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Alabama Crimson Tide

  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 4 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 1:30 p.m.

Looking for a three-game series? Take a look over at Waco and watch Oregon and Baylor face off.

Oregon softball vs. Baylor softball

NCAA softball schedule: Oregon Ducks vs. Baylor Bears

  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 2:30 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 18 at 5 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 19 at 12 p.m.

Check out the full schedule for St. Pete/Clearwater Elite Invitational by clicking here.

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