LIVE Updates: No. 7 Virginia vs No. 2 Clemson Softball Score

After a late inning rally that ended with a walkoff win over Louisville, Virginia Softball heads into the quarterfinals today to face No. 2 seed Clemson. The Tigers are one of the top teams in the conference and are going to be a tough out today. To pick up a win, Virginia's offense is going to need to be better than it was yesterday (at least until the end).

Here is how the Cavaliers are lining up this evening:

1. SS Jade Hylton

2. CF Kelly Ayer

3. 2B Bella Cabral

4. 1B Macee Eaton

5. 3B Sarah Coon

6. C Sydney Hartgrove

7. DH M.C. Eaton

8. RF Kelsey Hackett

9. LF Kailyn Jones

Courtney Layne is pitching today for UVA.

Top of the 1st

It was a 1-2-3 scoreless inning for UVA. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the bottom of the 1st

Bottom of the 1st

UVA pitches a 1-2-3 scoreless inning and the game remains 0-0 heading to the 2nd

Top of the 2nd

Another 1-2-3 scoreless inning for UVA. Game is tied 0-0 going to the bottom of the 2nd

Bottom of the 2nd

Another 1-2-3 scoreless inning for Clemson. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the 3rd

Top of the 3rd

Another 1-2-3 scoreless inning for UVA. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the bottom of the 3rd

Bottom of the 3rd

A pair of hits puts two runners on with no outs, but Layne struck out the final two batters. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the 4th

Top of the 4th

Ayer singled and stole second, but that was it for UVA. Game is tied 0-0 heading to the bottom of the 4th

Bottom of the 4th

A double gets a runner on for Clemson and then an RBI single gives the Tigers the lead 1-0 heading to the 5th

Top of the 5th

UVA got a pair of runners on base with a single and HBP. Another HBP loaded the bases and with two outs on the board, Hylton got a 2-RBI single to give the Cavaliers the lead 2-1. Ayer grounded out to end the inning but UVA now has the lead.

Bottom of the 5th

After two quick outs, Clemson got a single and then a two-run home run to take the lead 3-2. UVA got the final out, but they have lost the lead

Top of the 6th

Cabral singled to leadoff the inning and then a 2-run home run from Eaton gave the Cavaliers the lead back.

Bottom of the 6th

A walk, single, and HBP loaded the bases for Clemson and then a grand slam gave them a 7-4 lead. Savannah Henley came in to pitch for UVA

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