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The Clemson baseball team will head into the summer with hopes to win their first College World Series in program history.

Important college baseball dates to know for the summer

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 25, 2024
The Clemson womens golf team finished second in the ACC Championship, losing to Wake Forest in the final round of match play.

Women’s golf finishes second in ACC Championship after play halted during final

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 22, 2024
The Clemson mens basketball team had an unforgettable postseason, reaching the Elite Eight for the second time in school history and the first time since 1980.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson’s 2023-24 season

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 4, 2024
Clemson guard Chase Hunter (1) scored his biggest basket in the final minute of Clemsons win over Arizona, hitting an acrobatic and-1 to keep the Tigers in the lead.

How Clemson’s motto led team to biggest program win since 1980

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
March 30, 2024
Clemson forward RJ Godfrey celebrates during the Tigers 72-64 win over Baylor in the NCAA Tournament to advance to the Sweet 16.

An unsung hero: Godfrey’s late-game free throws guide Clemson to Sweet 16

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
March 26, 2024
Clemson guard Chase Hunter drives the ball during the game against New Mexico in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament in Memphis, Tennessee, on March 22, 2024.

‘Everybody was against us’: Hunter on NCAA Tournament win

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
March 23, 2024
Clemson center PJ Hall (24) attempts a shot over a Pittsburgh defender in the Tigers win over the Panthers on Feb. 27 at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Tigers miss double-bye in ACC Tournament, to play on Wednesday

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Clemson and womens basketball head coach Amanda Butler parted ways on Tuesday morning following a 12-19 season.

Clemson parts ways with women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
March 12, 2024
Clemson running back Phil Mafah (7) had four touchdowns in the Tigers win over Kentucky in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl on Dec. 29, 2023, in Jacksonville, Florida, to earn the title of MVP.

Best Male Athlete: Phil Mafah

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
March 7, 2024
Clemson places 6th at Watersound Invitational

Clemson places 6th at Watersound Invitational

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 28, 2024
Clemsons PJ Hall (24) and the Tigers are looking for their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2021.

Where does Clemson stack up in March Madness projections?

Griffin Barfield, Assistant Sports Editor
February 21, 2024
Clemson center PJ Hall celebrates after hitting a 3-pointer against North Carolina on Feb. 6, 2024.

Clemson flips the script, upsets No. 3 UNC in Chapel Hill

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
February 6, 2024
Clemsons PJ Hall (24) attempts to block a Duke defender from grabbing a potential rebound as fans cheer at historic Cameron Indoor.

Heartbreak at Cameron Indoor: Late-game Duke heroics shocks the Tigers

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
January 27, 2024
Clemson forward Amari Robinson (5) will look to continue her recent successes against No. 13 Louisville on Thursday night.

Robinson, Tigers look for first ranked win of season against Louisville

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
January 18, 2024
Captain Brandon Parrish hugs his second national championship trophy after defeating Notre Dame 2-1 in December; Parrish opened scoring with a goal to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead.

From the bench to the pros: Parrish’s rags-to-riches tale

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
January 10, 2024
Junior forward Ian Schieffelin had his fifth career double-double in the Tigers contest against the Tar Heels, as his 16 points and 11 rebounds were a bright point in an otherwise offensively flat game.

Poor shooting gives Clemson first home loss of season vs. North Carolina

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
January 6, 2024
Clemsons Shawn Smart (20) scored the only goal in the Tigers College Cup match against West Virginia at Lynn Family Stadium in Louisville on Dec. 8.

Clemson United surges to College Cup final for 2nd time in 3 years

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
December 8, 2023
With the win over Stanford, Clemson is headed to the College Cup for the 10th time in program history.

First-half effort propel Clemson United into College Cup

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
December 3, 2023
Clemson guard Joseph Girard III was named player of the game against Alabama thanks to his 16 points, two steals, four assists and two rebounds.

Clemson upsets Alabama, moves to best start of Brownell era

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 29, 2023
Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker tackles North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye during the Tigers game against the Tar Heels in Memorial Stadium on Nov. 18, 2023.

Tigers’ defense shines as Clemson outlasts Tar Heels in home finale

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 19, 2023
Tight end Jake Briningstool crosses into the endzone to place the Tigers on the board in the second quarter.

Halftime musings: Clemson finds its stride against No. 20 North Carolina

Griffin Barfield and Malone Kinard-Huisinger
November 18, 2023
The ACC champs will look to hold the College Cup trophy over their heads next.

Clemson takes No. 9 seed in College Cup

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 13, 2023
Clemson will look for its first ACC Championship since 2020 as they face North Carolina on Sunday afternoon.

Clemson United look for 16th ACC Championship against Tar Heels

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
Senior defender Makenna Morris (2) sends the ball to the back of the net off an assist from Caroline Conti (23).

Clemson moves past Radford to advance in NCAA Tournament

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 12, 2023
Clemson won its first game of the 2023-2024 season on Monday when it defeated Winthrop at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Tigers travel to Asheville to face UAB in first tournament game

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 10, 2023
Midfielder Ousmane Sylla has picked up first-team All-ACC honors for the second consecutive year thanks to his performance for the Tigers this season, pictured dribbling past a Duke defender in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.

Five Tigers pick up ACC honors

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Jack Clark (5) is one of four transfers to join the Clemson basketball team over the offseason this year.

Four transfers ready to make instant impacts for Brownell

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 9, 2023
Clemson forward Asa Thomas dribbles the ball against Newberry in an exhibition game at Littlejohn Coliseum on Nov. 1.

Why Brownell thinks this freshman is ‘Hunter Tyson-esque’

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Tyler Trimnal was the hero for Clemson with two goals on Sunday night, as the Tigers moved on in the ACC Tournament after defeating the Duke Blue Devils in a penalty kick shootout.

Trimnal leads Tigers past Duke in PK shootout to advance in ACC Tournament

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Running back Phil Mafah had a career day on Saturday, rushing for 186 yards and two touchdowns.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson upsets Notre Dame

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
November 6, 2023
Clemson running back Phil Mafah scored a 41-yard touchdown in the first quarter on Saturday to give the Tigers a 7-3 lead over Notre Dame.

Halftime musings: Clemson up big vs. Notre Dame

Griffin Barfield and Justin Robertson
November 4, 2023
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik completed 33 of 50 pass attempts for 263 yards, zero touchdowns and two interceptions in the Tigers 24-17 loss to NC State on Saturday

Paws up, paws down: Clemson falls to NC State

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
October 30, 2023
Forwards Nathan Richmond and Alex Meinhard have been major pieces of the Tigers’ offense; pictured in the Tigers shutout victory over Boston College on Oct. 20.

Clemson United picking up speed as postseason approaches

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
Hunter Tyson attempts a shot against the Duke Blue Devils at Littlejohn Coliseum on January 14.

Hunter Tyson prepares for the rookie season after impressive preseason

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
October 26, 2023
The Tigers fought hard against the Virginia Cavaliers on Thursday night, resulting in a 1-1 draw.

Clemson responds to early scare, settles for a draw with Virginia

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
October 6, 2023
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 mens soccer team fought hard in a physical game against No. 20 Notre Dame on Saturday, falling 3-2 in the teams first away game.

Clemson men’s soccer falls to Irish in first ACC match

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
September 11, 2023
The Tigers lost their 2023 season opener on Aug. 24 against UCF. They will look for their first win of the season when they face the Gamecocks on Friday, Sept. 1.

Noonan, Tigers look for first win of the season against Gamecocks

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
September 1, 2023
Clemson mens soccer team fell to UCF in their home season opener by a score of 2-1 on Aug. 24.

Knights spoil Clemson’s season opener with come-from-behind victory

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
August 25, 2023
Clemson mens soccer midfielder Ousmane Sylla (No. 10) dribbles the ball in the Tigers 2022 season opener against Indiana at Historic Riggs Field on Friday, Aug. 26.

Clemson soccer prepares for 2023 season opener against UCF

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
August 23, 2023
PJ Hall (24) attempts a shot against Notre Dame on March 5, 2023 at Littlejohn Coliseum

PJ Hall to return to Clemson for senior season

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
May 26, 2023
Former Clemson goalie and 2021 National Champion George Marks saves a potential goal from UNC during a scrimmage in March 2022.

Former Tiger earns starting MLS job

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 27, 2023
Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) on the sidelines during Clemsons spring game on April 15, 2023. 

‘I’m playing like me again’: Klubnik entering summer with sky-high confidence

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Clemson midfielder Brandon Parrish (11) dribbles past a Virginia defender on Oct. 15, 2022 at Historic Riggs Field. 

Clemson men’s soccer looking to fight next fall following spring performances

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 10, 2023
PJ Hall (24) and Hunter Tyson (5) standing for the alma mater after Clemsons first round NIT loss to Morehead State at Littlejohn Coliseum on March 15. 

Paws up, paws down: Clemson men’s basketball’s 2022-2023 season

Griffin Barfield, Asst. Sports Editor
April 3, 2023
Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) dunks against Morehead State in the first round of the 2023 NIT in Littlejohn Coliseum on March 15, 2023. 

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Morehead State

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 16, 2023
Clemson forward PJ Hall (24) posts up against Virginia in the semifinals of the 2023 ACC Tournament.

Brownell, Clemson take on Morehead State in NIT

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 15, 2023
Clemson center PJ Hall (24), guard Brevin Galloway (11) and forward Ian Schieffelin (4) sit on the bench during the Tigers 76-56 loss to Virginia in the semifinals of the 2023 ACC Tournament.

Clemson misses NCAA Tournament, will play in NIT

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 13, 2023
Dillion Hunter makes a layup at the 2023 ACC Tournament quarterfinals against NC State.

Preview: Tigers meet Virginia in ACC Tournament semifinal

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 10, 2023
Clemson guard Brevin Galloway (11) dribbles toward the hoop against NC State in the quarterfinals of the 2023 ACC Tournament on March 9, 2023, in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Clemson take down Wolfpack, advances in ACC Tournament

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 10, 2023
Clemson forward/center PJ Hall high-fives Clemson guard Brevin Galloway. 

Clemson prepares for ACC Tournament with March Madness hopes on the line

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 9, 2023
PJ Hall (24) and Hunter Tyson (5) were honored by the ACC on Monday for their accomplishments in the 2022-23 season.

Tyson and Hall named to All-ACC teams

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 7, 2023
Clemson head coach Brad Brownell walks off the court in Littlejohn Coliseum following his 400th career win after beating Duke on Jan. 14, 2023.

Preview: Tigers host Fighting Irish in decisive regular season finale

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
March 4, 2023
Clemson foward/center PJ Hall (24), forward Ian Schieffelin (4), guard Chase Hunter (1) and forward Hunter Tyson (5) will travel to Raleigh, North Carolina this weekend to take on the N.C. State Wolfpack. 

Preview: Brownell, Clemson face tough road test against Wolfpack

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 25, 2023
Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) takes a jump shot against Syracuse in Littlejohn Coliseum on Feb. 22, 2023.

Tyson, Tigers pull away from Syracuse in historic win

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 23, 2023
Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) leads the Tigers in scoring this season with 15.3 points per game. 

Tigers to host Syracuse in must-win game as postseason looms

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 21, 2023
Clemson guard Chase Hunter (1) defends a Florida State player as teammate PJ Hall (24) moves behind him. 

Tigers have ‘more work to be done’ as season winds down

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 18, 2023
Clemson forward/center PJ Hall (24) backs down a Florida State defender at Littlejohn Coliseum to help solidify the Tigers 94-54 victory on Feb. 15, 2023.

Hall, Clemson snap three-game skid in dominant fashion vs. Seminoles

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 16, 2023
Clemson head coach Brad Brownell and the Tigers will look to avoid losing their fourth straight game they host the Seminoles on Wednesday. 

Brownell, Clemson look to avoid a four-game losing streak against Seminoles

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 15, 2023
Clemson head coach Brad Brownell looks toward the court of Littlejohn Coliseum.

Tigers suffer disappointing loss to North Carolina

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 14, 2023
Clemson head basketball coach Brad Brownell talks to forwards PJ Hall (24) and Ben Middlebrooks (10) against Miami in Littlejohn Coliseum on Feb. 4, 2023. 

Brownell, Clemson look to regroup with matchup vs. North Carolina ahead

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 9, 2023
The Clemson mens basketball team suffered back-to-back losses on Saturday for the first time this season.

Paws up, paws down: Clemson vs. Miami

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 9, 2023
Clemson will look to stay undefeated at Littlejohn Coliseum on Tuesday when it takes on No. 23 Miami. 

Tigers to host Hurricanes with conference lead on the line

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
February 4, 2023
Clemson forward Chauncey Wiggins celebrates during the Tigers win over Duke in Littlejohn Coliseum on Jan. 14, 2023. 

Preview: Tigers look to continue winning ways against Boston College

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
January 30, 2023
Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) leads the Tigers in scoring through the first 21 games of the 2022-2023 season.

Preview: Short-handed Tigers travel to Tallahassee to take on Seminoles

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
January 28, 2023
Clemson defensive end Myles Murphy (98) chases down a Notre Dame player during the Tigers matchup against the Fighting Irish on Nov. 5, 2022.

A deep dive into each Tiger that declared for the 2023 NFL Draft

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
January 26, 2023
Clemson center PJ Hall (24) stands on the free throw line to contribute to the Tigers 72-64 victory over Duke.

Preview: Tigers welcome Hokies in ACC showdown

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
January 21, 2023
Trevor Lawrence steps onto the field prior to the Tigers game at North Carolina on Sept. 28, 2019

Tigers in the NFL: Wildcard Weekend

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
January 18, 2023
Clemson forward Hunter Tyson (5) and forward/center PJ Hall (24) are both scoring in double figures this season.

Clemson looks to continue perfect ACC record vs. No. 24 Duke

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
January 14, 2023
Clemson midfielder Ousmane Sylla dribbles the ball against UCLA at Historic Riggs Field in the second round of the 2022 College Cup on Nov. 20, 2022. 

Clemson knocked out of College Cup as Tigers fall to UCLA in heartbreaking fashion

Griffin Barfield, Senior Reporter
November 21, 2022
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