The Clemson Sports Notebook: Week of Nov. 5-11

Brandon Stockdale, Senior Sports Reporter

November 5, 2018

FOOTBALL

What has happened: A new week and the same story for Dabo Swinney’s Tigers. Clemson blasted Louisville 77-16 as the Tigers ran for 492 rushing yards as Travis Etienne, Lyn-J Dixon and Tavien Feaster ran for over 100 yards. Clemson once again saw everyone play in the rout as well.

Coming up: Clemson will be tested this weekend in Chestnut Hill taking on Boston College with College GameDay rolling into to town for an 8 p.m. kickoff.
VOLLEYBALL

What has happened: Clemson defeated Virginia on Friday night in three sets as Brooke Bailey and Solei Thomas continue to provide a spark from Michaela Franklin’s team. The win was Clemson’s fourth straight win at home, until No. 10 Pitt rolled in on Sunday, defeating the Tigers in 3 sets, but Bailey and Thomas still lead the team with 15 kills each.

Coming up: Clemson will hit the road to face Virginia on Saturday at 7 p.m.

MEN’S SOCCER

What has happened: Clemson’s season came to an end Wednesday night with a 2-0 loss to Notre Dame in the first round of the ACC Tournament.

Mike Noonan’s squad will finish the 2018 season 7-9-1 overall

WOMEN’S SOCCER

What has happened: Clemson fell to North Carolina, 1-0 in the ACC Semifinal round. North Carolina’s Rachael Dorwart scored the game-winning goal in the 64th minute.

Clemson’s record drops to 12-8 overall.

Coming up: Clemson’s postseason fate is uncertain at this point and we will keep you posted on where they end up.

MEN’S BASKETBALL

What has happened: Clemson defeated Barton College, 89-80 in their final exhibition game before the regular season begins. Marcquise Reed led the Tigers in scoring with 29 points, while David Skara was second on the team with 19 and Shelton Mitchell was not far behind with 17.
Coming up: Clemson basketball officially kicks off the regular season against The Citadel on Tuesday at 7 p.m. before hosting North Carolina Central on Friday at 7 p.m.
WOMEN’S BASKETBALL

What has happened: Clemson blasted Wingate, 80-48 in another tune-up before the regular season begins. 11 Clemson players came up with points in the win as Taylor Hosendove came up with 14 points and Simone Westbrook was next in line with 11 points.
Coming up: Clemson will open the season against Wofford on Thursday at 7 p.m. before hosting Lipscomb on Sunday at 2 p.m.

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