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