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Anne Marie Lessig

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Your guide to rushing a sorority

Anne Marie Lessig, Multimedia Personality July 1, 2024

For all those looking to rush a sorority at Clemson, this survival guide is a necessity to keep stress levels low come fall in Tigertown. Recruitment registration is open from June 25 through Aug. 1, and...

Khalil Barnes (36) pictured helping take down Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King on Saturday, Nov. 11.

‘Successful is a championship’: Barnes discusses expectations for freshmen class

Anne Marie Lessig, Multimedia Personality November 17, 2023

In its 42-21 win over Georgia Tech last week, Clemson was led by impressive performances from its true freshmen, including safety Khalil Barnes. Barnes posted five total tackles and an interception...

Klubnik, picturing signaling against Charleston Southern, has found himself in a leadership position now that he is the team's starting quarterback, and believes the losses have strengthened him.

Klubnik says losing will never become numb to him

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor November 3, 2023

With just four games left in the season, the Clemson Tigers’ record has been far different from the preseason hype that surrounded the team in August, a lack of success that is unfamiliar to sophomore...

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...

Clemson offensive coordinator Garrett Riley walks across the field of Wallace Wade Stadium before the Tigers' Sept. 4 matchup against Duke.

Riley’s offense ‘hungry’ and confident ahead of FSU game

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor September 21, 2023

As the Clemson Tigers gear up for a showdown against No. 4 Florida State, offensive coordinator Garrett Riley spoke to the media on the confidence that has developed over Clemson’s past two wins. After...

Clemson has been a long-standing feature of the ACC, but questions over realignment have raised concerns for all of the Power Five conferences as the landscape of college football changes.

Recapping conference realignment news, Clemson’s place in the ACC

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor August 23, 2023

As conference realignment continues to shake up the world of college athletics, the Atlantic Coast Conference and Clemson’s place in it has become increasingly shaky.  In 2016, former ACC Commissioner...

Littlejohn Coliseum hosts both the men's and women's basketball teams. 

Your sorority rush survival guide

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor July 6, 2023

For all those looking to rush a sorority at Clemson, this survival guide is a necessity to keep stress levels low come fall in Tigertown. Recruitment registration is open from June 25 through Aug. 1, and...

Hanna Hilcoff ready to make a move against Gardner Webb on Feb. 22.

Hilcoff planned for the lacrosse team to ‘hit the ground running’

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor April 27, 2023

The Tiger sat down with leading scorer Hanna Hilcoff to talk about her historic season as part of the inaugural Clemson lacrosse team.Anne Marie Lessig (AML): So how can you describe that first big win...

Junior midfielder Ella Little notched her 100th draw control of the year during the Tigers' 17-7 victory over Pittsburgh to end the regular season.

Clemson lacrosse defeats Pittsburgh to end its inaugural regular season

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor April 23, 2023

Clemson women's lacrosse ended its historic inaugural regular season at Riggs Field on Thursday with a momentous 17-7 win against Pittsburgh (4-12, 0-9 ACC). The Tigers (12-5, 4-5 ACC) came out with an...

Clemson celebrates after scoring a goal against Louisville on April 1, 2023.

Clemson lacrosse takes down Virginia Tech

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor April 16, 2023

The No. 19/18 Clemson’s women's lacrosse team defeated Virginia Tech 16-12 in Blacksburg, Virginia, on Saturday.For almost the entirety of the game, the Tigers (11-5, 3-5 ACC) and Hokies were toe-to-toe....

The Clemson offensive lines up during 2023 spring practice.

Austin believes depth in the offensive line is ‘trending in the right direction’

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor April 6, 2023

For the past two seasons, the Clemson offensive line has not carried the same weight as it once did.In a post-practice press conference, offensive line coach Thomas Austin spoke to the media on how adjustments...

Bridge students can no longer scan into on-campus buildings.

Clemson Bridge students lose on campus access

Anne Marie Lessig, Ass Balls Editor March 30, 2023

On Tuesday, Clemson University released a statement announcing that Clemson Bridge students will no longer have access to on-campus facilities and buildings. The decision was made due to overcrowding and...

Sofia Chepenik (9) and teammates celebrate after scoring a goal on Duke

Multiple Clemson lacrosse players receive national recognition

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor March 19, 2023

The Tigers stunned the world of women's lacrosse last Saturday when they claimed their first ACC win against previously ranked No. 13 Duke. Since then, the team has received some national recognition and...

Clemson's typically high-scoring offense struggled against the Eagles' dominant defense on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Boston College

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor March 18, 2023

No. 24 Clemson women's lacrosse (7-3, 1-3 ACC) dueled against No.4 Boston College (6-2, 3-1 ACC) on Thursday, and although it was a tough battle, the Eagles finished on top, winning 17-10. Here are a few...

The Clemson women's lacrosse team runs off the field in celebration after the final whistle in a 11-10 upset over No. 13 Duke. 

Paws up, Paws down: Clemson vs. Duke

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor March 14, 2023

Clemson lacrosse had a historic weekend with the program's first ranked win over No. 13 Duke last Saturday. Here are a few key takeaways from the Tigers' performance: Paws up: Defensive prowess leads to...

Hanna Hilcoff ready to make a move against Gardner Webb on Feb. 22.

Clemson takes down Campbell for another win

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor March 9, 2023

The Clemson lacrosse team came out with an 18-7 win at Historic Riggs Field on Wednesday. Although Clemson (6-2, 0-2 ACC) finished with what would appear to be an easy win, Campbell kept the score...

Clemson midfielder Ella Little runs with the ball at Historic Riggs Field. 

Tigers bounce back with win over Longwood

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor March 7, 2023

The Clemson lacrosse team (5-0, 0-2 ACC) bounced back and defeated Longwood (2-4) 21-3 in Farmville, Virginia on Sunday.The Tigers started out on a mission to win, with eight goals scored in the first...

Hanna Hilcoff runs with the ball against Gardner Webb.

Tigers suffer second loss of the season to No. 10 Virginia

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor March 6, 2023

The Clemson lacrosse team fell to No. 10 Virginia 16-7 in its second loss of the inaugural season on Friday.The Tigers held on in the first quarter, tying the game at 2-2 when the whistle blew. Virginia...

Bid Day 2022

Best Sorority: Kappa Kappa Gamma

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 23, 2023

Kappa Kappa Gamma’s Epsilon Mu chapter has won Best Sorority at Clemson this year.Initially founded by six women at Monmouth College in Illinois in 1870, Kappa Kappa Gamma has now expanded to include...

The Clemson women's lacrosse team is 3-0 in its inaugural season with wins over Wofford, Furman and Winthrop. 

Clemson shuts down Winthrop in third straight win of inaugural season

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 20, 2023

Clemson lacrosse secured its third win of the season in a resounding 21-1 victory over Winthrop on Saturday in the team’s first-ever road game. Clemson continued their entrance to the world...

Clemson attacker Hanna Hilcoff (26) jumps after scoring a goal against Wofford.

Kwolek ‘really proud’ after dominant first win over Wofford

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 14, 2023

The Clemson women's lacrosse team faced the Wofford Terriers at Historic Riggs Field for the first game of its inaugural season and came away with a dominant 23-1 victory. Clemson held onto possession...

The Clemson women's lacrosse team will play its first ever game on Saturday, Feb. 11 at Historic Riggs Field.

Clemson lacrosse’s eyes ‘set on the championship’ ahead of first season

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 10, 2023

The first media day for Clemson’s inaugural lacrosse team took place at Riggs Field on Wednesday, and Clemson is ready to compete for a national title.Attacker Gianna New, defender Mallory Martel,...

Clemson defender Mallory Martel (20) is a graduate transfer from Arizona State, where she spent the previous four seasons playing college lacrosse.

Martel hopes to help ‘grow the game’ with Tigers

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 9, 2023

The commencement of Clemson lacrosse's inaugural season is quickly approaching, and with the Wofford Terriers on her mind, graduate defender Mallory Martel is ready for the matchup on Saturday.As a current...

Clemson midfielder Ella Little (1) won the 2022 national championship with North Carolian before transferring to Clemson.

Inaugural women’s lacrosse team excited to make their debut

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor February 9, 2023

There’s a new sport in Tigertown.The inaugural Clemson women's lacrosse team is gearing up for its home opener this Saturday against the Wofford Terriers. The game will take place at Historic Riggs...

Clemson quarterback DJ Uiagalelei (5) pushes through South Carolina defenders for a 9-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of the Tigers' game against the Gamecocks in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 26, 2022.

Tigers fall to Gamecocks as Clemson’s streaks end

Anne Marie Lessig, Asst. Sports Editor November 26, 2022

Clemson lost its 40-home game win streak and a seven-game win streak against South Carolina on Saturday, falling to the Gamecocks 31-30 at Memorial Stadium.  While Clemson has performed better in...

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