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Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks around the field during practice on Aug. 10, 2023.

Swinney dishes on ‘Best Is The Standard’ slogan

Justin Robertson, Associate Editor October 5, 2023

Since he became Clemson’s head coach in 2008, Dabo Swinney has strived to ensure his players put forth their best efforts every day — a message encapsulated in his “Best Is The Standard” slogan. But...

Clemson cheerleader Izzy Hageman walks through Tiger Walk ahead of a Clemson home game.

Why Clemson cheer feels overlooked by community and Athletics

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter October 5, 2023

The Clemson cheerleading program has been a staple of game days for decades. However, some cheerleaders feel that they are often overlooked and viewed in a different light than other athletes on campus. Clemson’s...

Clemson men's cross country junior Sawyer Dagan has been a huge piece of the Tigers' success each year he has been on the team.

Behind the ball: Sawyer Dagan

Patrick Driscoll, Senior Reporter October 5, 2023

The Clemson men’s cross country squad is marked with talent and experience, but there is typically one Tiger crossing the finish line first for the team. Junior Sawyer Dagan has had several impressive...

Running back Will Shipley’s undeterred confidence and unmatched energy have led the offense this year; pictured after scoring over Florida State in September.

Swinney, Tigers to take on Demon Deacons

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor October 5, 2023

The Clemson Tigers will look to record their second in-conference win of the season this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. when they welcome the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-1, 0-1 ACC) to Death Valley. Historically,...

Forward Will Ralsten skates past a defender during Clemson's game against Coastal Carolina on Sept. 29.

Clemson ice hockey sweeps Coastal Carolina, improves to 4-1-0

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter October 5, 2023

CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Clemson club ice hockey team improved to 4-1-0 on the season after sweeping its first away series against the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept....

Clemson women's lacrosse kicks off its fall ball this weekend against the England National Team.

Clemson lacrosse gears up for fall ball

Anne Marie Lessig, Senior Reporter October 5, 2023

The Clemson women’s lacrosse team is looking to tune up for its second season as the Tigers’ seven-game fall ball schedule begins on Sunday. The first three matchups will be played at the LoConte...

The varsity eights A boat took home first in the finals in their season opener at the Head of the Oklahoma.

Clemson rowing places first in season opener

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter October 3, 2023

The Clemson women’s rowing team started the season off strong with a first-place finish in the varsity eights division at the Head of the Oklahoma this past Saturday. In the 8-plus division, two boats,...

Beaux Collins (80), Tyler Brown (6) and Will Shipley (1) each recorded a touchdown against Syracuse this weekend. Pictured celebrating after a successful drive against Florida State.

Clemson defense proves to be too much for Syracuse

Thomas Romano, Assistant Sports Editor October 1, 2023

The Clemson Tigers took down the previously undefeated Syracuse Orange (4-1, 0-1 ACC) 31-14 at the JMA Wireless Dome on Saturday. The Tigers’ (3-2, 1-2 ACC) defense led the way in their first conference...

Clemson's defense has been the critical factor keeping the Tigers in their games. Pictured tackling Florida State's ball carrier is Ruke Orhorhoro (33) and T.J. Parker (12).

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Syracuse

Luke Beard, Senior Reporter October 1, 2023

The Clemson Tigers defeated the Syracuse Orange by a score of 31-14 on Saturday. Here are the ups and downs of the game: Paws up: Tyler Brown and the passing game Tyler Brown, a true freshman wide...

Herb Kopf celebrates his second goal with his teammates during Clemson's game against Florida State on Sept. 22.

Kopf and Heinold lead Clemson club ice hockey to a dominant sweep over Florida State

Kelly Kaelblein, Senior Reporter September 29, 2023

The Clemson club ice hockey team secured its first two wins of the season in a dominant sweep over Florida State last weekend, 13-4 and 4-1. Propelled by the efforts of forwards Herb Kopf and Cade Heinold,...

One of the Tigers' biggest wins of the 2022-2023 season came against the Duke Blue Devils. Clemson will travel to Duke on Jan. 27, 2024.

Clemson men’s basketball in-conference schedule released

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor September 27, 2023

The Clemson men's basketball team knows its 2023-2024 in-conference slate after the ACC announced the in-conference schedule for all basketball teams on Tuesday night. The Tigers’ season is headlined...

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