Clearwater Invitational Highlights Week Two Slate

Top-ranked teams face off in Florida as conference play heats up across the country

Feb. 11, 2026 at 8:15am

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Week two of the college softball season sends teams back to Clearwater, Florida, where the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational features a slate of top-25 matchups. Tournaments in Texas, North Carolina, and California offer alternatives to the Florida heat, with several highly anticipated games on the schedule.

Why it matters

The Clearwater Invitational is one of the premier early-season tournaments, drawing many of the nation's top teams to compete against each other. These matchups provide an early glimpse into which programs are primed for deep postseason runs, while also offering opportunities for teams to make statements and build momentum heading into conference play.

The details

The Clearwater Invitational features several marquee matchups, including No. 1 Texas Tech vs. No. 5 Florida State, No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 6 UCLA, and No. 2 Tennessee vs. No. 5 Florida State. Other notable games include No. 6 UCLA vs. No. 10 LSU, No. 14 Oregon at No. 12 Stanford, and No. 25 Oklahoma State vs. No. 11 Texas A&M. Outside of Clearwater, No. 9 Arkansas faces No. 17 Clemson in San Marcos, Texas, while No. 16 Virginia Tech takes on Michigan State in Charlotte, North Carolina.

  • The Clearwater Invitational runs from Thursday, February 12 through Sunday, February 15.
  • The Arkansas vs. Clemson games are scheduled for Friday, February 13 and Sunday, February 15.
  • The Virginia Tech vs. Michigan State games are scheduled for Friday, February 13 and Sunday, February 15.

The players

Rhonda Revelle

Head coach of the Nebraska Cornhuskers softball team.

Gerry Glasco

Head coach of the Texas Tech Red Raiders softball team.

Jordy Frahm

Pitcher for the Nebraska Cornhuskers softball team.

Nijaree Canady

Pitcher for the Texas Tech Red Raiders softball team.

Zoe Prystajko

Pitcher for the Stanford Cardinal softball team.

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What they’re saying

“HISTORY IN WESTWOOD! JORDAN WOOLERY SETS A NEW PROGRAM RECORD WITH UCLA'S 8TH HOME RUN TODAY!”

— UCLA Softball

“Scoreboard caught it”

— Texas A&M Softball

What’s next

The judges in the Nebraska vs. Texas Tech and Tennessee vs. Florida State matchups will be closely watched, as the outcomes could have major implications for the national rankings and postseason seeding.

The takeaway

The early-season tournaments, particularly the Clearwater Invitational, provide a valuable opportunity for top teams to test themselves against elite competition and identify areas for improvement before conference play heats up. These matchups offer a glimpse into which programs have the talent and depth to make deep postseason runs.