Up the Coast w/ Alex & Britt

Alex and Britt give their immediate reactions to the NCAA softball bracket. The bracket is set, and the ACC is heading into the NCAA Tournament with a lot to prove. We break down every regional featuring an ACC squad and what their path looks like to advance. The Florida State Seminoles softball land a favorable draw in Tallahassee and look poised to take care of business, while the Duke Blue Devi...

The final week of the regular season is here, and the ACC is delivering chaos, clarity, and a whole lot of offense. Alex & Britt hand out their end of the awards! Florida State continues to make a loud postseason statement with a series win over Georgia Tech and a midweek victory over Florida . Isa Torres is on an unreal tear—homering at will, hitting over .500, and putting herself firmly in t...

ACC Softball Week 11: Upsets, Sweeps, and Offense! The ACC race is heating up, and this weekend delivered everything—dominant sweeps, statement series wins, and some serious postseason implications. With **Duke (13 RPI), Florida State (15), and Stanford (16)** leading the charge, the gap between contenders and the rest is starting to take shape as teams lock in spots for the ACC Championship. We b...

This week, we’re breaking down a major power shift in the conference as Duke climbs to #1, followed by Florida State, Virginia Tech, and a surging Stanford team that just made a loud statement. We dive into: Stanford’s HUGE weekend — a combined no-hitter, a sweep of Florida State, and a team that finally looks healthy, complete, and dangerous. Is this the version of Stanford that can run the table...

This week on the pod, we’re diving into one of the most telling weekends of ACC softball yet—and what the numbers (and film 👀) are revealing about the teams separating themselves down the stretch. We start with a bigger-picture takeaway: the evolution of the game. From high-leverage arms like Jazzy Francik, Cassidy Curd, and Gwen Sparks getting it done in short outings, to why “less is more” migh...

This week, we dive headfirst into the postseason picture with some telling bracketology trends—what it really takes to make the NCAA Tournament, host a regional, and why RPI might still rule everything. Then it’s all about the ACC’s hottest team: Florida State is on an absolute tear. The Seminoles extend the nation’s longest winning streak to 21, sweep Clemson, and look like a legitimate Top 8 see...

Florida State is on an absolute tear, and we’re breaking down why the Seminoles might be the hottest team in the country. From a dominant sweep of Cal to historic numbers from Isa Torres—seriously, what she’s doing at the plate doesn’t even feel real—we dive into the stars, the streaks, and the depth powering FSU’s 17-game win streak. Then… Duke vs. Georgia Tech delivered CHAOS. We’re talking 9 ho...

ACC play is heating up—and this week delivered everything: statement wins, tight series, rising stars, and a few questions that still need answers. On this episode, Alex Powers and Brittany McKinney break down a huge weekend across the conference, highlighted by Duke’s gritty series win over Virginia Tech, proving they can win big without leaning entirely on Cassidy Curd. The Hokies continue to sw...

Another weekend of ACC softball brought explosive offenses, dominant pitching performances, and some wild series results across the conference. Duke swept Cal while outscoring them 23–3, highlighted by Cass Curd’s no-hitter and another complete game performance in the circle as the Blue Devils continue their remarkable run, winning nine of their last ten ACC series dating back to 2024. Stanford ha...

This week on @UpTheCoastACC dive deep into ACC softball as conference play heats up, breaking down some of the biggest storylines, surprises, and concerns from the opening weeks of the season. We kick things off with Louisville , who continues to impress at 19-4. The Cardinals are playing fast, aggressive, and downright annoying softball — exactly the way you need to play to compete in the ACC. Br...

This episode covers the early season of college softball, focusing on team performances, tournament insights, and upcoming matchups. Hosts Alex and Britt analyze key teams like Stanford, Duke, Virginia Tech, and Virginia, sharing expert opinions and predictions. Alex and Britt talk about who they are high on, cautiously optimistic and who needs to find some answers.

In this episode of Up the Coast with Alex and Britt, the hosts dive into the highlights of the 2026 softball season's second week, focusing on the Clearwater tournament, team performances, and standout players. They discuss the impressive youth of Florida State, Duke's competitive edge, Stanford's challenges, Clemson's struggles, Virginia Tech's rollercoaster week, and North Carolina's undefeated...

In this episode of Up The Coast with Alex and Britt, the hosts recap the thrilling opening weekend of the softball season, discuss the recent Super Bowl, and share personal anecdotes about their weekend activities. They dive into the performances of top teams in the ACC, including Duke, Virginia Tech, Stanford, and Florida State, while also analyzing the challenges faced by Clemson and the surpris...

In this episode of Up the Coast with Alex and Britt, the hosts celebrate the return of the softball season, reflecting on the previous year's highlights and discussing expectations for the upcoming 2026 season. They delve into the performances of various teams in the ACC, including Clemson, Duke, FSU and Virginia Tech, while also addressing the challenges faced by each team. The conversation touch...

In this episode of Up The Coast with Alex & Britt, the hosts recap the thrilling ACC Championship, highlighting the competitive nature of the tournament, standout performances, and key moments from each game. They discuss the implications of the results for the NCAA tournament selection, predicting a record number of teams from the ACC to qualify. The conversation covers the quarterfinals, sem...

As we enter the final week of ACC play, the softball chaos is heating up—and we’re breaking it all down. In this jam-packed episode, we look back at a wild weekend full of walk-offs, sweeps, and statement wins. Could a coin flip really decide the #1 seed in the ACC Tournament? We dive into that scenario, plus postseason paths for Virginia, Stanford, Clemson, VT, FSU, and more. We also hand out our...

🎙️ Don’t forget to subscribe! We’re heading into the most thrilling stretch of the season, and you definitely don’t want to miss what’s happening in ACC softball! In this episode of Up the Coast, Alex and Britt break down all the latest action as the ACC regular season nears its conclusion. From record-breaking performances to game-changing upsets, they spotlight standout teams and players — inclu...

In this episode of Up the Coast, hosts Alex Powers and Britt discuss the current state of the 2025 NCAA softball season, focusing on the ACC. They analyze the RPI standings, highlight key matchups, and delve into the performances of teams like Florida State, Virginia, Clemson, and Duke. The conversation also touches on coaching strategies, the importance of midweek games, and the future of ACC sof...

In this episode of Up the Coast , Alex & Britt dive into the latest from ACC softball, including some tough news about Florida State's head coach Lonni Alameda, who is bravely fighting breast cancer while leading her team through the season. We send her all our love and support! We love you Coacha We break down the latest ACC standings, as FSU remains undefeated in conference play, with impres...

In this engaging conversation, Coach Morales of Georgia Tech softball discusses the current state of ACC softball, highlighting the competitive nature of the conference and the impressive performance of her team. She reflects on the contributions of young players, team dynamics, and the challenges of coaching in a rapidly evolving sport. The discussion also touches on potential rule changes and th...

In this episode of Up the Coast, hosts Alex Powers and Britt dive into the current state of ACC softball as teams navigate through conference play. They discuss the dynamics of competition, highlight standout players and teams, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of various programs. The conversation covers the front runners in the conference, teams that are exceeding expectations, and those...

In this episode of Up the Coast, hosts Alex Powers and Britt dive into the latest happenings in ACC softball, highlighting key performances, team dynamics, and upcoming matchups. They discuss the standout players of the week, the intense series between Duke and Clemson, and the emerging talents from various teams. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by pitchers, the importance of...

In this episode we highlight a few matchups from the ACC and standout performances before we sit down with and chat with Coach Marissa Young. In our conversation, Coach Young reflects on her journey with Duke softball, discussing the team's historic success in reaching the Women's College World Series, the challenges of managing expectations, and the importance of building a strong coaching staff....

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 Flor...

Welcome to Up The Coast , your go-to podcast for everything ACC softball, hosted by Alex & Britt! In this action-packed episode, the duo takes you through the highlights of the Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational, sharing insights on key matchups and results from across both the ACC and SEC. They’ll dive into the top performances of the weekend, the challenges some teams are facing, an...