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Clemson outfielder McKenzie Clark hits against Boston in the Clemson Classic Championship game on Feb. 26, 2022.

Clemson softball takes down South Carolina, wins tenth straight

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor April 12, 2022

Clemson softball left Columbia, South Carolina with a victory on Tuesday night, taking down the Gamecocks in a game that came down to the wire. After a three-run fifth inning, the Tigers entered the bottom...

Clemson outfielder McKenzie Clark displays passionate emotion while playing Virginia Tech in McWhorter Stadium.

Can Clemson softball get ahead for the second half of the season?

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter April 7, 2022

The Clemson softball team has won six of its last seven games, including a recent series sweep over North Carolina this past weekend. With the recent stretch of success, Clemson is now 25- 10 with four...

Clemson catcher JoJo Hyatt (23) prepares to hit against Virginia Tech on March 4, 2022 at McWhorter Stadium.

Clemson softball defeated in team’s second scoreless game in Virginia Tech series

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter March 6, 2022

Clemson softball looked to redeem itself on Saturday following its Friday loss to Virginia Tech, but was unable to pull off the win and lost 4-0.   Clemson pitcher Millie Thompson entered...

Clemson softball outfielder Sam Russ (3) dives for a catch against Virginia Tech on March 4, 2022.

Softball falls to Virginia Tech in ACC opener

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter March 6, 2022

No. 14 Clemson was defeated by No. 6 Virginia Tech, 6-1, in game one of Clemson’s first ACC Conference series of the season.  Starting pitcher Valerie Cagle struck out two of the four batters...

Clemson outfielder McKenzie Clark hits against Boston in the Clemson Classic Championship game on Feb. 26, 2022.

Softball wins Clemson Classic with victory over Boston

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter February 27, 2022

Clemson softball defeated the Boston Terriers, 7-3, at McWhorter Stadium on Saturday to win the Clemson Classic tournament and jump to 4 wins with no losses.In the first inning, Clemson left-handed pitcher...

Clemson infielder Alia Logoleo faces off against Akron on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022.

Clemson softball’s late-game push propels Clemson past Akron

Grace O’Donnell, Senior Reporter February 27, 2022

In a continuation of the Clemson Classic softball tournament, ESPN’s No. 9 Tigers defeated Akron 10-5 at McWhorter Stadium in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader.This win comes after...

Clemson pitcher Valerie Cagle (72) prepares to hit against Boston in the Clemson Classic tournament on Feb. 26, 2022.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson softball in Clemson Classic

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter February 27, 2022

Clemson softball came into the weekend (7-3), but after winning the Clemson Classic tournament on Saturday, the team can now reflect on the weekend’s successes and failures.  Paws up: McKenzie...

Valerie Cagle (72) pitches during Clemson softball's 2020 home opener at McWhorter Stadium.

Clemson softball mercies Boston in five innings

Justin Robertson, Sports Editor February 25, 2022

The Clemson softball team took down Boston, 8-0, at McWhorter Stadium on Friday, in game one of Friday’s double-header in the Clemson Classic. The Tigers’ offense was kept in check through...

Clemson softball pitcher Haylee Whitesides pitches in a softball scrimmage on Feb. 5, 2022.

Clemson softball mercies Florida Gulf Coast in season opener

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter February 10, 2022

The Tigers won 11-0 in their opening day game on Thursday, Feb. 10 against the Eagles at the FGCU Kickoff Classic in five innings to mercy their opponent. Center fielder McKenzie Clark scored the...

Clemson softball pitcher Valerie Cagle (72) prepares to bat in a scrimmage on Feb. 5, 2022.

Softball’s coach Rittman breaks down season expectations

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter February 10, 2022

With less than two weeks until Clemson softball’s home opening day, all eyes are on head coach John Rittman and his program.  Following the Feb. 5 intrasquad scrimmage, Rittman spoke out...

Valerie Cagle (72) pitched the first perfect game in Clemson softball program history at McWhorter Stadium on Wednesday, March 8, 2023. 

Valerie Cagle and Clemson softball look to dominate conference

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter January 27, 2022

As Clemson softball prepares for the program’s third season there are high expectations for the team. With multiple 2021 All-Conference honorees and a conference Player of the Year, Clemson has...

Clemson's Valerie Cagle (72) pitches against Duke Friday, March 26, 2021 at Clemson’s McWhorter Stadium. (Bart Boatwright, The Clemson Insider)

Softball’s Valerie Cagle wins gold in Junior Pan American Games, moves on to Softball World Cup

Kiley Bouchard, Senior Reporter December 10, 2021

Clemson’s very own Valerie Cagle has begun competing on the international level after being selected for the USA’s Softball U-18 Junior Women’s National Team.  Cagle and her USA...

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