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Brett Porter

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter

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The Clemson baseball team is looking to get back to the College World Series for the first time since 2010 in the 2025 season.

Clemson releases baseball schedule for 2025 season

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter November 21, 2024

Coming off their first super regional appearance since 2010, the Clemson Tigers look to their next season with the release of their 2025 schedule. Head coach Erik Bakich returns for his third season...

Ian Schieffelin (4) will look to be a key contributor for Clemson in its matchup against Saint Francis on Friday night at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Clemson men’s basketball set to take on Saint Francis

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter November 8, 2024

On the tail of a commanding win over Charleston Southern, the Clemson Tigers return home to take on the Saint Francis Red Flash at Littlejohn Coliseum. In their first game of the year, the Tigers (1-0)...

Clemson United continues to be led by its strong core both offensively and defensively; the team has not dropped a game in over a month.

No. 3 Clemson United set to face off against the Terriers

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter October 29, 2024

Clemson United will face off against the Wofford Terriers at 7 p.m. at The Historic Riggs Field on Tuesday, Oct. 29. Clemson (10-2-2) enters the matchup riding a five-game winning streak, with its most...

Clemson midfielder Misei Yoshizawa buried his fourth goal of the season following a failed clearance from a Liberty defender.

Clemson United defeats Liberty on a rainy Riggs Field

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter September 25, 2024

The Clemson men’s soccer team defeated the Liberty Flames 1-0 on Tuesday night after the game was called in the 74th minute due to lightning.  The Tigers (4-1-2) dominated play in the opening 15...

James Kelly (19) scored early in his first career start for the Tigers.

Paws up, paws down: Men’s soccer dominates Loyola

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter September 12, 2024

Paws up: Bounce back from the Stanford loss On Friday, Sept. 6, Clemson United suffered their first defeat in 350 days. The defending national champions took the field on Tuesday night needing to respond...

Graduate forward Alex Meinhard (15) has two goals on the season and will be a key player for Clemson against Loyola Maryland.

Men’s soccer seeking redemption vs. Loyola Maryland

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter September 9, 2024

The No. 2 Clemson Tigers (1-1-1) will take on the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (0-2-2) on Tuesday at Historic Riggs Field, fresh off a 3-2 loss to the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal. The Tigers fell behind by...

Head coach Brad Brownell, pictured on the sidelines of the first round of the NCAA Tournament, has been making moves in the transfer portal recently to supplement his depleted frontcourt.

Tigers land Viktor Lakhin from transfer portal

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter April 22, 2024

In an effort to secure depth in their frontcourt, the Clemson men’s basketball team recently landed graduate transfer Viktor Lakhin, a center from Cincinnati. If PJ Hall leaves for the draft, Lakhin...

Knaak, pictured in his victory over Kennesaw State in February, is the first Clemson freshman to snag ACC Pitcher of the Week honors since 2016.

Freshman Aidan Knaak earns ACC Co-Pitcher of the Week honors

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter April 11, 2024

After a commanding seven-inning performance on Sunday, pitcher Aidan Knaak earned ACC Co-Pitcher of the Week. Knaak is the first freshman Tiger to earn ACC Pitcher of the Week honors since Alex Eubanks...

Matthew Marchal and the Clemson defense held the team steady as the offense struggled to muster runs in game two until the eighth inning.

Tigers sweep Fighting Irish in 3-game road series

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter April 8, 2024

The No. 2 Clemson Tigers defeated Notre Dame by a score of 13-12 in the 11th inning on Sunday to complete their sweep of the Fighting Irish, their fourth series sweep of the season thus far. In the...

Designated hitter Tristan Bisetta (27), pictured against UNCG on March 9,  stepped up big in game two of the ACC weekend series in Durham, as his sixth-inning grand slam helped the Tigers withstand a five-run seventh inning from Duke and tie the series at one game apiece.

Tigers top Duke in 3-game road series

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter March 17, 2024

The No. 8 Clemson Tigers proved themselves as a team with championship aspirations, winning a three-game road series against the No. 3 Blue Devils this weekend. Through six innings in game two, Duke...

Todaro Pizza, located next to Study Hall, has been serving students into the early hours of the morning for two decades now.

Best Pizza and Drunk Food: Todaro Pizza

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter March 7, 2024

Downtown Clemson offers many locations to welcome the throngs of college students on weekend nights: Study Hall, Loose Change, Tiger Town Tavern and Todaro Pizza, to name a few. Unlike the other establishments...

Clemson forward Ian Schieffelin celebrates as he dunks the ball after a no-look pass from teammate Josh Beadle set him up for the score.

Tigers look to take down Seminoles at home

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter February 24, 2024

In the 85th matchup between the two schools, Florida State will look for revenge against the Clemson men’s basketball team as the Seminoles head into Littlejohn Coliseum in one of both teams’ final...

Clemson guard Chase Hunter is coming off his best game of the 2023-2024 season, scoring 20 points against Miami on Wednesday, Feb. 14.

Clemson looks to ride momentum against Wolfpack

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter February 17, 2024

With less than a month to go in the regular season, Clemson hosts NC State in an ACC matchup at Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday at 7:45 p.m. Clemson comes into the matchup looking to continue its three-game...

PJ Hall (24) and Joseph Girard III (11) while be crucial factors in starting and maintaining the Tigers' offensive momentum against Virginia.

Men’s basketball continues tough ACC stretch against Virginia

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter February 3, 2024

After pulling off a narrow victory against Louisville on Tuesday, Clemson returns to Littlejohn to take on Virginia in another ACC matchup. Virginia has been dominant in this series in recent memory, winning...

Joseph Girard III shoots a 3-point attempt against Boston College in Littlejohn.

Girard and the Tigers refuse to be comfortable with losing

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter January 18, 2024

Despite starting the season strong, the Clemson Tigers have dropped four of the last five games to start the new year. The Tigers were previously ranked as the No. 16 team in the nation, but due to their...

Clemson forward Ian Schieffelin celebrates as he dunks the ball after a no-look pass from teammate Josh Beadle set him up for the score.

Hall, Girard lead Tigers past Boston College to snap 3-game losing streak

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter January 14, 2024

In an ACC showdown, the No. 21 Clemson Tigers defeated the Boston College Eagles 89-78 in Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday to end their three-game losing streak. Despite missing several key contributors,...

Clemson's leading scorer PJ Hall sends a shot past an outstretched defender in the Tigers 72-67 win over South Carolina last month.

No. 16 Clemson set to take on top-10 UNC team

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter January 6, 2024

The No. 16 Tigers will look to earn their second conference victory against the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels today at noon in Littlejohn Coliseum. With the calendars flipping, March and its ensuing madness...

Clemson guard Chase Hunter fights to sink a layup against Boise State on Sunday.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson defeats Boise State to stay undefeated

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter November 21, 2023

The Clemson men's basketball team defeated Boise State 85-68 on Sunday. Here are the highs and lows of the game for the Tigers: Paws up: Clemson gets out to a fast start offensively In their previous...

Clemson forward RJ Godfrey attempts a shot over a defender in Clemson's opening win against Winthrop on Nov. 6, 2023.

Preview: Clemson to host Boise State as Tigers look to remain undefeated

Sarah Pepe and Brett Porter November 19, 2023

With Clemson football concluding its final home game on Saturday, fans will now shift their focus from the gridiron to the hardwood when the Clemson men’s basketball team (3-0) takes on Boise State (2-0)...

The Clemson Tigers are off to a 3-0 start to the 2023-2024 season thanks to players (left to right) Joseph Girard III, Ian Schieffelin,  PJ Hall, Chauncey Wiggins and Chase Hunter.

Clemson basketball narrowly escapes Davidson

Brett Porter, Senior Reporter November 13, 2023

Overcoming an 18-point deficit, the Clemson men’s basketball team defeated the Davidson Wildcats 68-65 in the final game of the Asheville Championship on Sunday, improving to 3-0 on the season. Although...

Former Clemson defensive tackle Christian Wilkins led the Tigers to the College Football Playoffs for all four years of his tenure, made three appearances in the National Championship and helped win two of them. Pictured after posting four tackles and one sack against Alabama in the Tigers' 44-16 victory for the 2018 national title.

Tigers in the NFL: Weeks 5 and 6

Brett Porter, Contributor October 18, 2023

Former Clemson Tigers have been dominating the NFL in recent weeks. Below are a few updates on some Clemson football alumni who have been in the headlines at the next level: Travis Etienne Jr., Running...

Duke upset Clemson 28-7 on Sept. 4, leading to the Tigers eventually falling outside of the AP Top 25.

Where does the ACC stand following early chaos?

Brett Porter, Contributor September 21, 2023

Following the chaos of the first three weekends of college football, the ACC standings are beginning to take shape as the powerhouses and dark horses emerge — and the Clemson Tigers are up against a...

Justyn Ross (8) and Tee Higgins (5) in the 2019 College Football Playoff.

Tigers in the NFL: Preseason

Brett Porter, Contributor September 8, 2023

The 2023 NFL season is here, and many Clemson alumni are gearing up to hit the field. Here’s a look at the highs and lows these players are facing. Paws up: Justyn Ross makes the Chiefs’ final cuts Justyn...

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