Welcome to Up The Coast, your go-to podcast for all things ACC softball, hosted by Alex & Britt! Each week, we break down the biggest moments, top performances, and emerging storylines from the Atlantic Coast Conference. In this episode, Alex & Britt dive into the impressive early-season dominance of teams like Duke, Virginia Tech, and Stanford, as well as explosive performances from Florida State and Syracuse.

We kick things off with Duke’s red-hot start, including a 5-0 run at the Mary Nutter Classic, highlighted by Cass Curd's incredible pitching and a dramatic 1-0 win over #4 UCLA. Then, we look at Virginia Tech’s impressive 4-1 weekend at the Easton Bama Bash, where Emma Lemley’s pitching brilliance and the Hokies' showing they are a complete team.

Florida State’s offensive power and pitching puzzle is analyzed as the Noles aim for consistency, while Stanford is proving they have staying power with a big wins over top-ranked team Texas. We also dive into Syracuse having a legit pitching staff, led by Madison Knight & Lindsey Hendrix and their impressive team ERA, and shout out some standout performances from Louisville’s Chelsea Mack and Clemson’s Julia Knowler.

With midweek matchups like Virginia Tech vs. Liberty and Duke’s 3 game series against undefeated South Carolina, Alex & Britt also preview the upcoming ACC play and look ahead to some of the most exciting games of the season. How will Duke manage their pitching staff in a three-game series against South Carolina? Will Clemson continue to find a way in a midweek vs Georgia? How will Florida State responds to the challenges in their next stretch of games?

Tune in to Up The Coast each week as we take you through all the action and insights of ACC softball, keeping you up to date on the players, the teams, and the incredible moments shaping this season. Whether you’re following the top teams or looking for rising stars, Alex & Britt have all the coverage you need!