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Riley Morgan, Senior Reporter

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Clemson relief pitcher Chance Fitzgerald struck out six batters, a career high, in the Tigers' win over Presbyterian on March 26.

Fitzgerald’s career night lifts Tigers to win over Presbyterian

Riley Morgan, Contributor March 29, 2025

Chance Fitzgerald held the spotlight in the Tigers’ 9-1 win over the Presbyterian Blue Hose on Wednesday. The sophomore had a career night, recording a new high in innings pitched, five, and strikeouts,...

Clemson's softball team, like many other spring sports, is off to a strong start this year.

Morgan: It’s time to start calling Clemson an ‘everything’ school

Riley Morgan, Contributor March 18, 2025

When thinking about Clemson athletics, football is probably the first sport that comes to mind, thanks to our excellent run in the 2010s and the fact that football is the most popular college sport. But...

Clemson third baseman Josh Paino celebrates a home run with outfielder Cam Cannarella in the Tigers' win over Winthrop on Feb. 25 at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Clemson baseball sweeps midweek series against Liberty

Riley Morgan, Contributor March 13, 2025

Clemson baseball became the second team this month — joining softball — to achieve a 15-game win streak. The Tigers swept their midweek series with Liberty (11-6) on Wednesday to improve to 17-1 on...

In her first season with the Tigers, pitcher Reese Basinger has recorded a 2.29 ERA in her first 14 appearances for the team.

From 3-6 to 17-6: Clemson softball’s recipe for success

Riley Morgan, Contributor March 7, 2025

After a 3-6 start, the Clemson softball team has now won 14 straight games, sitting at 17-6 on the season following consecutive shutouts of Charleston Southern on Tuesday. The Tigers showed no signs...

Clemson center fielder Jamison Brockenbrough (left) celebrates a scored run by Kennedy Ariail in the Tigers' win against Georgia at McWhorter Stadium on Feb. 26.

Clemson softball’s seventh straight victory hands Georgia its first loss

Riley Morgan, Contributor March 1, 2025

It is always a great feeling to deliver a team’s first loss of the season, and that’s exactly what the Tigers did to No. 10/11 Georgia on Wednesday, defeating it 5-3 for their seventh consecutive win. The...

The Clemson softball team finished 3-2 in the Paradise Classic in Boca Raton, Florida, on Feb. 6-9.

Clemson softball finishes 3-2 in Paradise Classic

Riley Morgan, Contributor February 15, 2025

The Clemson softball team opened its 2025 season in sunny Boca Raton, Florida, kicking the year off with a five-game tournament at the Paradise Classic. The Tigers’ schedule featured Ole Miss, Kansas,...

Taylor Pipkins high-fives outfielder Kennedy Ariail as she rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

[Photo] Clemson softball piles on home runs in annual scrimmage

Katie Pffefer, Contributor February 3, 2025

Taylor Pipkins high-fives outfielder Kennedy Ariail as she rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the bottom of the fourth inning.

The Clemson women's basketball team fell to the Boston College Eagles to mark the team's seventh loss in ACC play.

Clemson women’s basketball falls to Boston College

Riley Morgan, Contributor February 3, 2025

Flush it and move on. That’s the mentality for the Clemson women’s basketball team after its 94-65 loss to Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, on Sunday. The Tigers continue their rough...

Clemson baseball announced a partnership with equipment company Absolutely Ridiculous on Jan. 23, allowing the players to be creative with their equipment choices on the diamond.

Clemson baseball announces partnership with Absolutely Ridiculous

Riley Morgan, Contributor February 1, 2025

The Clemson baseball team announced a new partnership with Absolutely Ridiculous on Jan. 23, a brand that adds a little spice to the Tigers’ gear. Founded in 2021 by the artist “X,” Absolutely...

After losing 10 graduates in the offseason, a new-look Clemson softball team is looking to make a run in the ACC and NCAA Tournament.

Revamped and ready: Clemson softball aiming for the long ball in 2025

Riley Morgan, Contributor January 30, 2025

The Clemson softball team is preparing to step up to the plate and begin a new season with a reworked roster following the significant loss of 10 seniors. Valerie Cagle made up one of the 10 graduated...

Clemson guard Loyal McQueen (1) puts up a layup in the Tigers' loss to Syracuse at Littlejohn Coliseum on Jan. 26.

Tigers’ shooting woes characterize Syracuse loss

Riley Morgan, Contributor January 26, 2025

The Clemson women’s basketball team was unable to follow in the footsteps of the men’s squad, who defeated Syracuse, and came up short in its matchup against the Orange, falling 67-55. Clemson (11-10,...

Former Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) runs in the Tigers' win in the 2019 National Championship on Jan. 7, 2019, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.

A look at the professional athletes from Clemson and South Carolina

Riley Morgan, Contributor November 25, 2024

With Clemson and South Carolina both being competitive Division I schools, it is expected that they produce high quality athletes that thrive in the professional leagues. Let’s go through some of...

The Clemson women's basketball team played in its annual Breast Cancer Awareness game against Georgia Tech last season on Feb. 15.

New-look women’s basketball team ready to begin season under Shawn Poppie

Riley Morgan, Contributor November 7, 2024

The Clemson women’s basketball team returned to Littlejohn Coliseum on Nov. 4 following a busy offseason that looked to boost the team after a 12-19 season and a No. 12 finish in the ACC. The Tigers...

The squad always sings the alma mater after a match, no matter the results.

Clemson volleyball swept by South Carolina in rivalry match

Drew Landon and Riley Morgan September 23, 2024

The Clemson Tigers suffered a hard-fought loss against their rival, the South Carolina Gamecocks, on Friday, falling in straight sets at a packed Jervey Gym. In a match marked by close rallies and high...

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