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No. 16 Blue Devils Set to Open TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Thursday
2/15/2023 9:46:00 PM | Softball
DURHAM – No. 16 Duke softball heads to Clearwater, Fla., for the TaxAct Clearwater Invitational, presented by EvoSheild.
Duke is set to face four nationally ranked opponents during its second consecutive road trip, in No. 15 Alabama, No. 4 Arkansas, No. 20 UCF and No. 25 Michigan. The Blue Devils will also battle USF while in the Sunshine State.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 16
1 p.m. – vs. No. 15 Alabama (SEC Network)
Friday, Feb. 17
1 p.m. – vs. USF (ACC Network)
6 p.m. – vs. No. 4 Arkansas (ESPN+)
Saturday, Feb. 18
10 a.m. – vs. No. 20 UCF (ESPN+)
Sunday, Feb. 19
9 a.m. – vs. No. 25 Michigan (ESPN+)
HOW TO FOLLOW
A combination of ESPN affiliates will broadcast each of Duke's five games. Live stats will also be available throughout the weekend via StatBroadcast.
INSIDE THE SERIES
Alabama
The Blue Devils face the No. 15 Crimson Tide for the first time in program history on Thursday. Alabama enters the weekend with a 2-1 record after dropping its season opener to Lehigh before rebounding for back-to-back wins over Georgia Southern at the Leadoff Classic.
USF
Friday's contest with USF will be the first all-time meeting between the two programs. The Bulls bring a 2-3 ledger into the weekend after hosting the UCF-Rawlings Invitational during their opening weekend.
Arkansas
The Blue Devils are scheduled to face their second top-5 opponent of the season on Friday night when they battle the No. 4 Razorbacks for the first time. Arkansas is off to a strong start after opening the season 5-0 in the Rebel Kickoff in Las Vegas, Nev., defeating Weber State, UNLV, Southern Utah, and Baylor.
UCF
The all-time series with UCF is tied at 1-1 after the pair met on back-to-back days of the UCF Invitational in Orlando, Fla., in 2020. The No. 20 Knights bring a 3-1 record into the tournament with their lone loss coming at the hands of No. 10 Georgia in the Black & Gold Classic.
Michigan
The Blue Devils and No. 25 Michigan are familiar foes, having faced off twice last season in the Duke Invitational. Duke first fell in a tight 3-2 decision on the second day of the tournament before rebounding the following day for a 6-1 a win. The Wolverines hold a 4-1 ledger on the year and are currently riding a four-game winning streak heading into the weekend.
NEXT UP
The Blue Devils welcome Charleston Southern on Wednesday, Feb. 22, for a doubleheader in their home opener at Duke Softball Stadium. The first game is set for 3 p.m. with the second starting 30 minutes after the first one is complete.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL".
#GoDuke
Duke is set to face four nationally ranked opponents during its second consecutive road trip, in No. 15 Alabama, No. 4 Arkansas, No. 20 UCF and No. 25 Michigan. The Blue Devils will also battle USF while in the Sunshine State.
THE SCHEDULE
Thursday, Feb. 16
1 p.m. – vs. No. 15 Alabama (SEC Network)
Friday, Feb. 17
1 p.m. – vs. USF (ACC Network)
6 p.m. – vs. No. 4 Arkansas (ESPN+)
Saturday, Feb. 18
10 a.m. – vs. No. 20 UCF (ESPN+)
Sunday, Feb. 19
9 a.m. – vs. No. 25 Michigan (ESPN+)
HOW TO FOLLOW
A combination of ESPN affiliates will broadcast each of Duke's five games. Live stats will also be available throughout the weekend via StatBroadcast.
INSIDE THE SERIES
Alabama
The Blue Devils face the No. 15 Crimson Tide for the first time in program history on Thursday. Alabama enters the weekend with a 2-1 record after dropping its season opener to Lehigh before rebounding for back-to-back wins over Georgia Southern at the Leadoff Classic.
USF
Friday's contest with USF will be the first all-time meeting between the two programs. The Bulls bring a 2-3 ledger into the weekend after hosting the UCF-Rawlings Invitational during their opening weekend.
Arkansas
The Blue Devils are scheduled to face their second top-5 opponent of the season on Friday night when they battle the No. 4 Razorbacks for the first time. Arkansas is off to a strong start after opening the season 5-0 in the Rebel Kickoff in Las Vegas, Nev., defeating Weber State, UNLV, Southern Utah, and Baylor.
UCF
The all-time series with UCF is tied at 1-1 after the pair met on back-to-back days of the UCF Invitational in Orlando, Fla., in 2020. The No. 20 Knights bring a 3-1 record into the tournament with their lone loss coming at the hands of No. 10 Georgia in the Black & Gold Classic.
Michigan
The Blue Devils and No. 25 Michigan are familiar foes, having faced off twice last season in the Duke Invitational. Duke first fell in a tight 3-2 decision on the second day of the tournament before rebounding the following day for a 6-1 a win. The Wolverines hold a 4-1 ledger on the year and are currently riding a four-game winning streak heading into the weekend.
NEXT UP
The Blue Devils welcome Charleston Southern on Wednesday, Feb. 22, for a doubleheader in their home opener at Duke Softball Stadium. The first game is set for 3 p.m. with the second starting 30 minutes after the first one is complete.
To stay up to date with Blue Devils softball, follow the team on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook by searching "DukeSOFTBALL".
#GoDuke
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