ESPN Events Announces Platform and Commentator Lineup for 2023 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Softball Tournament

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The TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield, ESPN Events’ owned and operated college softball tournament, returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its fourth year, February 16-19. The one-of-a-kind tournament will feature 16 teams – 12 in the named in the pre-season top 25 – in 40 games over four days. All 40 matchups will be available across ESPN platforms, including ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network and ESPN+.

Once again, ESPN will deploy an all-star commentator roster to call the non-stop action:

Field 8 (Nightside/ESPN): The voice of softball, Beth Mowins, will call play-by-play, with Michele Smith and Amanda Scarborough serving as analysts. Smith is a two-time Olympic gold medalist and two-time All-American at Oklahoma State, while Scarborough was a two-time All-American, Big 12 Freshman of the Year and Player of the Year at Texas A&M.

Field 8 (Dayside/ESPN2): Tiffany Greene will handle play-by-play duties, joined by three-time All-American and SEC Player of the Year (2014) at Tennessee, Madison Shipman.

Field 9: Play-by-play commentator Mark Neely will join 2020 Olympic bronze medalist Danielle Lawrie for the call on Field 9. Lawrie was a three-time All-American and NCAA Champion (2009) at Washington.

Field 1: Play-by-play commentator Drew Carter will announce the action joined by three-time Arizona All-American, three-time NCAA Champion and National Player of the Year (1996) Jenny Dalton Hill.

Field 3: Mike Couzens will manage play-by-play alongside three-time Alabama All-American and NCAA Champion (2012) Kayla Braud.

For full tournament details, please visit https://www.clearwaterinvitational.com.

2023 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield Schedule

Date	Time (ET)	Matchup	Platform	Field
Thu, Feb 16	10 a.m.	No. 3 Oklahoma State vs. Texas A&MTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPNU	8
	1 p.m.	No. 19 Duke vs. No. 7 AlabamaBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	SEC Network	8
	1 p.m.	No. 24 Louisiana vs. IndianaMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPNU	9
	4 p.m.	Nebraska vs. No. 3 Oklahoma StateMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	4 p.m.	No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 15 ArizonaBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPNU	8
	7 p.m.	Nebraska vs. No. 2 UCLAMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
Fri, Feb 17	10 a.m.	No. 15 Arizona vs. Texas A&MMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	ESPN+	3
	10 a.m.	No. 11 Virginia Tech vs. No. 3 Oklahoma StateTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPNU	8
	12:30 p.m.	Indiana vs. Mississippi StateMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	SEC Network	9
	1 p.m.	No. 19 Duke vs. USFMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	ACC Network	3
	1 p.m.	No. 6 Arkansas vs. No. 4 Florida StateTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPNU	8
	3 p.m.	Mississippi State vs. No. 15 ArizonaMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	3 p.m.	No. 18 UCF vs. MichiganDrew Carter, Jenny Dalton-Hill	ESPN+	1
	4 p.m.	No. 7 Alabama vs. No. 2 UCLABeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPN2	8
	4 p.m.	No. 11 Virginia Tech vs. NebraskaMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	ACC Network	3
	6 p.m.	No. 24 Louisiana vs. MichiganDrew Carter, Jenny Dalton-Hill	ESPN+	1
	6 p.m.	No. 6 Arkansas vs. No. 19 DukeMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	7 p.m.	Texas A&M vs. No. 18 UCFBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPN+	8
Sat, Feb 18	10 a.m.	No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 4 Florida StateTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPNU	8
	10 a.m.	No. 18 UCF vs. No. 19 DukeDrew Carter, Kayla Braud	ESPN+	1
	10:30 a.m.	No. 3 Oklahoma State vs. No. 24 LouisianaMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	10:30 a.m.	USF vs. Texas A&MMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	SEC Network	3
	1 p.m.	Indiana vs. No. 6 ArkansasTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPN+	8
	1:30 p.m.	Michigan vs. No. 3 Oklahoma StateMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	1:30 p.m.	Texas A&M vs. NebraskaDrew Carter, Jenny Dalton-Hill	ESPN+	1
	2:30 p.m.	No. 18 UCF vs. No. 7 AlabamaMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	ESPN+	3
	4 p.m.	No. 11 Virginia Tech vs. No. 2 UCLABeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPNU	8
	4:30 p.m.	No. 6 Arkansas vs. No. 24 LouisianaDrew Carter, Jenny Dalton-Hill	ESPN+	1
	5 p.m.	Michigan vs. Mississippi StateMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	6 p.m.	No. 7 Alabama vs. IndianaMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	ESPN+	3
	7 p.m.	No. 15 Arizona vs. No. 11 Virginia TechBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPN+	8
Sun, Feb 19	9 a.m.	No. 19 Duke vs. MichiganMike Couzens, Jenny Dalton-Hill	ESPN+	3
	9:30 a.m.	Nebraska vs. No. 6 ArkansasMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	SEC Network	9
	10 a.m.	No. 2 UCLA vs. No. 24 LouisianaBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPNU	8
	Noon	No. 15 Arizona vs. IndianaMike Couzens, Kayla Braud	ESPN+	3
	Noon	USF vs. No. 11 Virginia TechMark Neely, Danielle Lawrie	ESPN+	9
	1 p.m.	No. 24 Louisiana vs. No. 4 Florida StateBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPN+	8
	3:30 p.m.	Mississippi State vs. USFTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPN+	9
	5 p.m.	No. 4 Florida State vs. No. 7 AlabamaBeth Mowins, Michele Smith, Amanda Scarborough	ESPN	8
	8 p.m.	Mississippi State vs. No. 18 UCFTiffany Greene, Madison Shipman	ESPN2	9