No. 2 Softball Kicks Off Bubly Invitational Thursday

Thursday, February 13

Gainesville. Fla.

6 p.m.

Florida Gators

Boston College

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No. 2 Softball Kicks Off Bubly Invitational Thursday

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Softball Game Day Guide Single-Game Tickets Bubly Invitational Tournament Central

By: Lauren Staff

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The No. 2 Florida softball team (7-0) will continue its homestand this weekend, hosting the Bubly Invitational from Feb. 13-16.

The Gators will welcome No. 14 Duke, Boston College, Providence and Binghamton to Katie Seashole Pressly Softball Stadium.

For the full tournament schedule, as well as results and how to follow the action, fans can visit the Bubly Invitational Tournament Central.

Gators versus Bubly Invitational Opponents

No. 14 Duke
Head Coach	Marissa Young
Career Record	268-108 (.713)
Florida All-Time Record vs.	1-0
Streak	Florida won the only meeting
Last Meeting	February 18, 2022 \| UF 9, Duke 3
Last Loss	N/A
Last Loss in Gainesville	N/A

Providence
Head Coach	Kelsey Christensen
Career Record	22-27-1 (.450)
Florida All-Time Record vs.	Florida has never played Providence
Streak	N/A
Last Meeting	N/A
Last Loss	N/A
Last Loss in Gainesville	N/A

Binghamton
Head Coach	Jess Bump
Career Record	87-61 (.588)
Florida All-Time Record vs.	Florida has never played Binghamton
Streak	N/A
Last Meeting	N/A
Last Loss	N/A
Last Loss in Gainesville	N/A

Boston College
Head Coach	Amy Kvilhaug
Career Record	99-125 (.442)
Florida All-Time Record vs.	2-0
Streak	Florida won both meetings
Last Meeting	February 11, 2023 - UF 9, BC 0 (5) - Gainesville, Fla.
Last Loss	N/A
Last Loss in Gainesville	N/A

Notables:

Florida freshman Layla Lamar is the daughter of Duke head coach Marissa Young
Duke will be the second ranked opponent the Gators have faced this season (RV/No. 22 Michigan - Feb. 8).
Freshman Taylor Shumaker is the current NCAA leader in home runs (6)