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Linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. has been a consistent piece of the Tigers defense for the last three years; pictured returning a pick six against Notre Dame.

Opinion: NFL draft landing spots for former Tigers

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
April 25, 2024
Wells quickly ascended to the top ranks of ACC gymnastics, earning honors on vault, beam and all-around.

Behind the beam: Rebecca Wells

Grace O'Donnell and Sydney Westphal
April 4, 2024
Running back Will Shipleys 38.5 vertical jump was the highest leap of the day, and his 4.39 40-yard time was the fastest run of the day as well.

Pro Day in Clemson: Observations ahead of the draft

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
March 15, 2024
Buddys OK 2 Pet sign is intended to help get him the maximum number of pets possible.

Best Campus Celebrity: Buddy the Dog

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
A hearty breakfast spread from SunnySide Cafe featuring Strawberry cream cheese stuffed French toast, Fried green tomato, egg, cheddar & bacon biscuit, Pimento cheese & bacon quesadilla, biscuits & sausage gravy and, of course, cheese grits.

[Photo] Best Breakfast: SunnySide Cafe

Sarah Pepe, Senior Reporter
March 7, 2024
Clemson midfielder Shannon Brazier attacks the goal in the Tigers game against Virginia at the Clemson Lacrosse Complex on March 2, 2024.

Clemson falls to Virginia, suffers first loss of season

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
March 2, 2024
The No. 19 Clemson womens lacrosse team moved to 4-0 on the year following its first conference victory of the season over Duke on Saturday.

Clemson stays undefeated, tops Duke for first ACC win of 2024

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 25, 2024
The inaugural Clemson gymnastics team is now 5-2 (4-2 ACC) after defeating UNC on Friday night.

Clemson sets program record in win over UNC

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 24, 2024
Grace ODonnell is the editor of the Sports section. She is a junior sports communication major from Allentown, New Jersey.

Meet the Editors: Grace O’Donnell

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Freshman attacker Jasmine Stanton (6) watches the ball from afar in the Tigers 16-5 victory over Coastal Carolina last weekend; Stanton recorded her first career hat trick in the game.

Freshman core already paying dividends for Clemson lacrosse

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Regan Byrne (10) has only played in three collegiate games — and has already scored nine goals in her time with the Tigers.

Behind the ball: Meet Regan Byrne, Clemson lacrosse’s newest star

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 22, 2024
Freshman attacker Regan Byrne (10) was the star of the show on Saturday afternoon as she notched six goals in her collegiate lacrosse debut.

Byrne leads Tigers past Davidson for Clemson’s first win in new stadium

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 10, 2024
The team runs off the field with sticks held high after the final whistle blew against No. 11 Duke last March, giving the Tigers their first ranked win by a score of 11-10.

Clemson lacrosse set to kick off 2nd season against Davidson

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
February 8, 2024
Hal Hershfelt (15) and Caroline Conti (23), pictured front and center holding their NCAA semifinalist trophy, are leaving Clemson after five years to join the NWSL.

Clemson women’s soccer sees record number of players drafted

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
January 25, 2024
Mid-year enrollees Nolan Hauser (81) and Sammy Brown (47) talk on the field ahead of the Gator Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023.

Clemson mid-year enrollees to watch

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
January 10, 2024
Clemson linebacker Barrett Carter, defensive tackle Tyler Davis and safety Jalyn Phillips pose with the Gator Bowl trophy after defeating Kentucky 38-35 in Jacksonville, Florida, on Dec. 29, 2023.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson outlasts Kentucky in Gator Bowl

Grace O'Donnell and Kelly Kaelblein
December 30, 2023
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik throws a pass against Kentucky in the first half of the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, on Friday, Dec. 29.

Halftime musings: Clemson trails Kentucky in Gator Bowl

Grace O'Donnell, Justin Robertson, and Kelly Kaelblein
December 29, 2023
Cornerback Nate Wiggins is officially leaving Clemson after three years to declare for the NFL Draft. Pictured in the 2022 ACC Championship as he returned the ball for a 98-yard pick six, the longest in ACC Championship history.

Wiggins declares for NFL draft

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Following its four-game win streak to close out the season, Clemson’s bowl game selection has improved considerably.

Let’s go bowling: Predicting Clemson’s possible bowl gamed destination

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Clemson women’s soccer has played nothing short of exceptional all season, punching its first ever ticket to Cary, North Carolina, for the College Cup.

Radwanski sings team’s praises ahead of historic trip to College Cup

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 30, 2023
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. runs a pick six to the end zone in the Tigers upset over Notre Dame. Trotter has been a consistent piece of the program for the last three seasons.

Trotter declares for NFL draft, opts out of bowl game

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 28, 2023
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and players take part in the Walk of Champions tradition ahead of the South Carolina game. 

True or false: Rivalry edition

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 23, 2023
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and players take part in the Walk of Champions tradition ahead of the South Carolina game. 

Swinney, Tigers eager to right the ship against Gamecocks

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 23, 2023
Hear The Tigers Sports Editors take on the Clemson-USC rivalry.

Letter from the editor

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 23, 2023
Clemson running back Will Shipley takes a handoff during the Tigers game against Georgia Tech on Nov. 11, 2023.

Shipley, Tigers look to defeat UNC in team’s final ACC game

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 18, 2023
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. was recently named as one of 12 semifinalists for the Butkus award following his incredible performance against Notre Dame.

Clemson set to take on Georgia Tech to become bowl-eligible with sixth win

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Senior safety R.J. Mickens will miss time recovering from his appendix removal.

Swinney updates injury report, several starters out vs. NC State

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
After starting the season ranked No. 25, Clemson women’s soccer has climbed up to No. 8 in the nation.

Clemson women’s soccer staying hot ahead of postseason

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Quarterback Cade Klubnik had a great game against Wake Forest, rushing for a season-high 48 yards.

Clemson’s defense controls victory over Wake Forest

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
October 8, 2023
Quarterback Cade Klubnik led the Tigers on the ground in the first half with 20 rushing yards and one touchdown.

Halftime musings: Clemson vs. Wake Forest

Sarah Pepe and Grace O'Donnell
October 7, 2023
In a notoriously difficult conference for women’s soccer, the No. 9-ranked Clemson Tigers have excelled in the ACC this season.

Clemson women’s soccer excelling in difficult ACC

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
October 5, 2023
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
Running back Will Shipley (1) put 14 points on the board against Florida State on Saturday with one rushing and one receiving touchdown. Pictured with freshman receiver Tyler Brown (6), who led the team with five receptions for 81 yards.

Clemson falls to No. 4 Florida State in overtime thriller

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
September 23, 2023
Freshman wide receiver Tyler Brown leads the team with three receptions for 62 yards.

Halftime musings: Clemson leads FSU 17-14

Grace O'Donnell and Luke Beard
September 23, 2023
Saturdays matchup against No. 4 Florida State will be sophomore quarterback Cade Klubniks biggest test yet this season.

Clemson to take on No. 4 Florida State in high-stakes matchup

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
September 21, 2023
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr. takes down Duke running back Jaquez Moore. Trotter one of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor loss against the Blue Devils on Sept. 4, 2023.

Road to recovery: Clemson falls to No. 25

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
September 7, 2023
Clemson linebacker Jeremiah Trotter Jr., pictured taking down Duke receiver Jalon Calhoun, was one of the few bright spots in an otherwise poor loss against the Blue Devils on Sept. 4, 2023.

Ruin on the road: Duke upsets No. 9 Clemson

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
September 5, 2023
Running back Will Shipley got the Tigers on the board early in the second quarter on a 2-yard reception from Cade Klubnik, giving Clemson the 7-6 halftime lead over Duke on Sept. 4, 2023.

Halftime musings: Clemson leads Duke 7-6 in opener

Grace O'Donnell and Justin Robertson
September 4, 2023
No. 9 Clemson will kick off its 2023 season when it takes on Duke in Durham, North Carolina, on Sept. 4, 2023.

‘A match made in heaven’: Klubnik, Riley ready to shine in season opener

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
September 4, 2023
After helping lead TCU to the national title game, Garrett Riley joined Clemson’s staff in January as the team’s new offensive coordinator.

Riley’s offense paying off for both sides of the ball ahead of Duke opener

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
August 23, 2023

Letter from your Sports Editor

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
July 6, 2023
Clemson running back Will Shipley celebrates after an important play in the Tigers victory over Louisville in November, 2023.

Ten Clemson student-athletes every fan should know

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
July 6, 2023
Clemson pitcher/utility player Valerie Cagle (72) takes an at-bat against South Carolina on March 28, 2023 at McWhorter Stadium.

No. 6 Clemson softball summer schedule

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Service dog Cosmo poses in front of the Reflection Pond on campus 

Service dogs on campus

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) throws a pass while getting pressured by defensive tackle Peter Woods (11) during the Tigers 2023 Orange vs. White spring game in Memorial Stadium. 

Defense shines as Team White overpowers Team Orange in spring game

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
April 15, 2023
Freshman quarterback Christopher Vizzina (17) has earned praise at practice from coaches and teammates ahead of the Tigers 2023 spring game. Pictured with starting quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) on March 6, 2023.

Scan the field: Mid-year enrollees to watch at Clemson’s spring game

Grace O'Donnell, Sports Editor
April 13, 2023
Emma Tilson (25) scored four goals against Boston College on Thursday, March, 16, 2023, at Historic Riggs Field. 

Clemson lacrosse falls to No. 4 Boston College

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
March 18, 2023
Clemson goalie Emily Lamparter (29) and defender Paris Masaracchia (4) have emerged as a dynamic duo for the Tigers defense.

Clemson lacrosse earns first ranked win in hard-fought game against Duke

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Clemson midfielder Ella Little runs with the ball at Historic Riggs Field. 

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Campbell

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
March 13, 2023
Former Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy lines up against Miami on Nov. 19, 2022 at Memorial Stadium.

8 former Tigers show-out at the NFL combine

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
March 9, 2023
A hearty breakfast spread from SunnySide Cafe, featuring Strawberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast, the Fried Green Tomato, Egg, Cheddar & Bacon Biscuit, a Pimento Cheese & Bacon Quesadilla, Biscuits & Sausage Gravy and of course cheese grits. 

Best Breakfast: SunnySide Cafe

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
February 23, 2023
Clemson attacker Gianna New (2) scored a game-high six goals against Gardner Webb at Historic Riggs Field on Feb. 22, 2023.

Clemson lacrosse stays undefeated with resounding win over Gardner-Webb

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
February 22, 2023
The Clemson womens lacrosse team has started the 2023 season 2-0 and has outscored its opponents 42-4.

Clemson lacrosse improves to 2-0 with victory over Furman

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) and DJ Uiagalelei (5) talk with each other during the Tigers matchup against Georgia Tech on Sept. 5, 2022, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. 

Klubnik comments on his relationship with Uiagalelei

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
February 16, 2023
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney walks across the field at Bank of America Stadium before the Tigers 39 - 10 victory over the North Carolina Tar Heels in the 2022 ACC Champhionship.

Key takeaways from Clemson’s 2023 football schedule

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
February 9, 2023
Former Clemson cornerback Mario Goodrich (31) will travel to Glendale, Arizona, with the Philadelphia Eagles to play in Super Bowl 57. 

Several former Tigers advance to Super Bowl 57

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
January 30, 2023
Clemson defender Hamady Diop (5) is originally from Dakar, Senegal, and was drafted No. 1 overall in the 2023 MLS Draft.

Behind the ball: Hamady Diop

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
January 26, 2023
Clemson safety Jalyn Phillips (25), cornerback Sheridan Jones (6) and defensive tackle Ruke Orhorhoro all announced their return for the 2023 season. 

Previewing what Clemsons’ defense could look like in 2023

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
January 11, 2023
Clemson running back Will Shipley (1) evades Tennessee defenders during the 2022 Orange Bowl at Hard Rock Stadium on Dec. 30, 2022. 

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Tennessee

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
January 3, 2023
Clemson running back Kobe Pace (20) takes a handoff against Wake Forest in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 20, 2021.

Clemson running back enters transfer portal

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
December 5, 2022
Clemson offensive coordinator Brandon Streeter looks over Death Valley before the Clemson vs. Louisville game on Nov. 12, 2022.

Streeter speaks on offensive confidence following loss to South Carolina

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
December 1, 2022
Clemson left tackle Jordan McFadden (71) touches Howards Rock before running down the hill to take on Miami in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 19, 2022. 

McFadden acknowledges Carolina will ‘definitely be a challenge’

Grace O'Donnell, Asst. Sports Editor
November 25, 2022
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