Clemson wins Palmetto Series title over Gamecocks
Clemson wins Palmetto Series title over Gamecocks
Photo: SC Education Lottery
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO)– Clemson University has won the 2023-2024 Palmetto Series trophy.
According to the SC Lottery, the Tigers won this year’s head-to-head points competition against the Gamecocks by a final score of 7-6.
The Tigers bested the Gamecocks in men’s soccer, football, men’s basketball, baseball, women’s cross country, men’s golf, and claimed the point for the most Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipients to claim the title.
“We are privileged to be in a state with such a competitive rivalry in many athletic and academic areas, and we know how much pride our state has for our higher education institutions and our athletic programs. We look forward to the opportunity to defend our title next year as we embark on the 50th year of varsity women’s athletics at Clemson,” said Clemson Director of Athletics Graham Neff.
The Palmetto Series points chase began in August and ended in May.
South Carolina Education Lottery says points were given to the winner of each meeting between the two schools and points were also awarded to the school with the most lottery scholarship recipients.
As well as for the most entries in the Lottery’s Carolina vs. Clemson promotion.
The trophy will be presented to Clemson University during their football game against Appalachian State on September 7.
The Palmetto Series is sponsored by the South Carolina Education Lottery.
The final scoring is below:
POINTS WON BY CLEMSON:
Baseball – March 2-3 – CLEMSON, 2-0
Men’s Basketball – Wednesday, December 6 – CLEMSON, 72-67
Women’s Cross Country – CLEMSON
Football – Saturday, November 25 – CLEMSON, 16-7
Men’s Golf – CLEMSON
Men’s Soccer – Friday, September 1 – CLEMSON, 2-0
Most current Palmetto Fellows Scholarship recipients – CLEMSON
POINTS WON BY SOUTH CAROLINA:
Women’s Basketball – Thursday, November 16 – SOUTH CAROLINA, 109-40
Men’s Tennis – Saturday, January 27 – SOUTH CAROLINA, 4-2
Women’s Tennis – Wednesday, February 14 – SOUTH CAROLINA, 6-1
Volleyball – Wednesday, August 30 – SOUTH CAROLINA, 1-3
Most current LIFE Scholarship recipients – SOUTH CAROLINA
Most entries into the Lottery’s Carolina vs. Clemson Promotion – SOUTH CAROLINA
TIE (no point awarded):
Women’s Soccer – Thursday, August 17 – TIE, 0-0
Softball – March 20 & April 9 – TIE, 1-1
