Buckeyes will face three ranked opponents this weekend
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Fresh off a 4-0 start to the season last weekend, the Ohio State softball team will look to continue to build its early season momentum when it travels to one of the sport's premier events: the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield.
A Competitive Field
The 16-team field for the 2025 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational Presented by EvoShield features 14 teams that qualified for the 2024 NCAA Tournament, including three teams that advanced to the Women's College World Series.
The Basics
Ohio State vs. No. 8 Florida State | Friday, Feb. 14 | 2 p.m. | Clearwater, Fla.
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Ohio State vs. No. 16 Missouri | Friday, Feb. 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Clearwater, Fla.
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Ohio State vs. No. 14 Alabama | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 10 a.m. | Clearwater, Fla.
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Ohio State vs. RV Clemson | Sunday, Feb. 16 | 10 a.m. | Clearwater, Fla.
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Ohio State vs. UCF | Sunday, Feb. 16 | 1 p.m. | Clearwater, Fla.
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Basics on the Buckeyes
Ohio State's season-opening weekend was powered by the bat of sophomore Jasmyn Burns (.714, two home runs, seven RBI) and the arm of freshman Lorin Boutte (3-0, 0.00 earned run average, 25 strikeouts), who were both honored by the Big Ten on Monday with weekly awards.