Week one is officially in the books! Join us as we break down all the key takeaways from the opening weekend of college softball. We’ll discuss the standout performances, early concerns, and what’s ahead for teams in the ACC and beyond.

Highlights include:

• Biggest Takeaways: Duke’s strong start led by Cass Curd, a closer look at Duke’s new talent, and Aminah Vega’s being just legit
• Best Performances: Notre Dame’s walk-off win against Mizzou, Emma Lemley’s perfect game for Virginia Tech, Florida State’s revenge against Oklahoma State, and Kennedy Harp with a weekend to remember
• Early Concerns: Duke’s pitching depth, and how both Florida State and Duke are handling the pressure of high expectations for the season.

We’ll also discuss the top-ranked teams in the NFCA Coaches Poll – #8 FSU, #12 Duke, #17 VT, and #20 Stanford – and dive into each team’s performance this weekend.

Plus, a sneak peek at upcoming matchups that you won’t want to miss, including Duke vs. Florida, Clemson at the Shriners Clearwater Invitational, and Virginia Tech in Baton Rouge.

Tune in for all this and more in Episode 2 of our college softball podcast!

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Alex & Britt