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Clemson Women Open Play in NCAA National Tournament Friday

Clemson, S.C.—Kelley Hester’s Clemson women’s golf team opens play in the NCAA National Tournament on Friday at 8:36 a.m. local (Central) at Rich Harvest Farms Golf Club in Sugar Grove, Illinois.  It is Clemson’s first trip to the NCAA National Tournament in the programs four years as a varsity sport. Marisa Messana will have the honor of hitting the first…

NC State Edges Tigers 3-2

RALEIGH, N.C. (CAC) – Joe Dunand scored the go-ahead run on a two-out wild pitch on strike three to Will Wilson in the eighth inning in NC State’s 3-2 win over No. 12 Clemson at Doak Field on Thursday night. The Wolfpack, who took a 1-0 lead in the series, improved to 32-21 overall and 15-13 in the ACC, while the…

Beer Named Dick Howser Trophy Semifinalist

RALEIGH, N.C. (CAC) – Sophomore outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named one of 25 semifinalists for the Dick Howser Trophy, announced Thursday by the National College Baseball Writers Association. The award is presented to the nation’s top baseball player.   Beer is batting .293 with 13 homers, a triple, 16 doubles, 47 RBIs, 41 runs, 52 walks, a .462…

Clemson’s Messana wins NCAA Elite 90 Award

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) —Clemson’s Marisa Messana is the 2017 recipient of the NCAA Elite 90 Award for women’s golf.   The NCAA presents the award at each NCAA National Championship event to the student-athlete with the highest cumulative GPA among the competing athletes at the national event. Messana is one semester from graduating and has a perfect 4.0 GPA in communications. …

(14) Clemson ends season with NC State series Thursday

RALEIGH, N.C. – The Tigers close the regular season with a three-game series at NC State from Thursday to Saturday.   SERIES SETUP • Who – Clemson (38-15, 16-11 ACC) vs. NC State (31-21, 14-13 ACC) • Rankings – CU – No. 14 BA, No. 14 CB, No. 12 USA; NR • When – Thursday (6 p.m.), Friday (6:30 p.m.), Saturday…

Clemson taking Ring of Honor nominations

Clemson, S.C. (CAC) — The Clemson University Athletic Department is accepting nominations for the Clemson Ring of Honor in all sports.  The Ring of Honor is the highest honor bestowed by the Clemson Athletic Department.    Nominations will be accepted through June 6, 2017 and may be sent via e-mail to Tim Bourret, Ring of Honor Committee Chairman at btimoth@clemson.edu, or…

Wil Crowe Named to SEC Baseball Community Service Team

Columbia, S.C. (USC SID) – South Carolina junior right-handed pitcher Wil Crowe has been named to the 2017 SEC Baseball Community Service team.  The conference names a Community Service Team for each of its 21 league-sponsored sports, looking to highlight an athlete from each school who gives back to his community through superior service efforts. This past year, Crowe participated…

(14) Clemson rallies to beat defending champion Coastal, 11-8

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) – Seth Beer’s grand slam in the eighth inning gave No. 12 Clemson the lead for good in its 11-8 win over No. 24 Coastal Carolina at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers improved to 38-15, while the Chanticleers dropped to 34-18-1.   Logan Davidson led off the first inning with his 10th homer of the…