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Tiger Pair Prepares For U.S. Open

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Former Clemson All-American teammates Lucas Glover and D.J. Trahan will be in the field for the 2016 US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Oakmont, Pennsylvania this weekend.  Play begins on Thursday on the par 70 layout that is famous for its “Church Pew” bunkers and deep rough.   Glover will play with Retief Goosen and…

Beer 1 of 4 Finalists For Golden Spikes Award

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Freshman outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named one of four finalists for the Golden Spikes Award on Monday. The 2016 season marks the 39th consecutive year the Golden Spikes Award is awarded to the top amateur baseball player in the United States. Beer is a finalist for the award that former Tiger shortstop Khalil Greene won…

Reds Make Okey 43rd Overall MLB Draft Pick

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Junior catcher Chris Okey (Mount Dora, Fla.) was selected in the second round of the MLB draft by the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday night. Okey was the No. 43 overall pick, Clemson’s highest overall pick since 2012 (Richie Shaffer). He was also the Tigers’ highest drafted catcher in the history of the June draft. Okey was…

Beer Named National Co-Freshman Of The Year

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Outfielder Seth Beer (Suwanee, Ga.) was named national co-freshman-of-the-year by Collegiate Baseball on Wednesday. He became the first Tiger freshman to win a national award. He joined Tennessee Tech’s Kevin Strohschein as recipients of the honor.   Beer batted .369 with 57 runs, 13 doubles, 18 homers, 70 RBIs, a .700 slugging percentage, 62 walks, 15 hit-by-pitches,…

Clemson Clocks Western Carolina 24-10

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — No. 9 Clemson stormed back from a 6-0 deficit with 10 runs in the third inning, set a Tiger NCAA Tournament record with seven home runs and tied the school record for runs in an NCAA Tourney game in its 24-10 victory over Western Carolina in the Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium on Friday night….

Oklahoma State In Clemson Winner’s Bracket

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Connor Costello drove in four runs and starter Thomas Hatch had 10 strikeouts in seven innings to lead Oklahoma State to a 6-0 victory over Nebraska in the NCAA Tournament’s Clemson Regional on Friday. Costello’s three hits included a two-run homer, his fourth of the season, in the third inning as the Cowboys (37-20) led 4-0….

Watkins Hopes To Have Boot Off Soon

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills starting receiver Sammy Watkins hopes to have the walking boot removed from his surgically repaired left foot by as early as Thursday. As for when he’ll be cleared for practice, Watkins still isn’t sure. Watkins says there’s still no definitive timetable, though he didn’t rule out the possibility of returning to the field…

Clemson Hoops Tickets On Sale

CLEMSON, S.C. (CAC) — Men’s basketball season ticket reservations for 2016-17 are now being accepted by the athletic ticket office. The priority deadline for IPTAY members to guarantee season tickets is July 1. More information is available on the season ticket home page at ClemsonTigers.com/Basketball.   The home page includes everything IPTAY members need to navigate the all-new season ticket…

Dodd Signs Deal With Titans

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Tennessee Titans have signed linebacker Kevin Dodd out of Clemson to a contract, leaving only one of their 10 draft picks unsigned. The Titans announced the deal Tuesday and shared a photo of Dodd signing his contract on Twitter. The 6-foot-5, 277-pound Dodd was Tennessee’s second pick overall and the first of three selections in…