MATCH DAY CENTRAL: Volleyball vs. Ball State – NIVC Second Round

Clemson (18-13, 8-10 ACC) vs. Ball State

MATCH SETUPS

• 🆚 Opponent: vs. Ball State
• 🗓 Date/Time: Friday, December 1 • 7 p.m. ET
• 📍 Venue: Murfreesboro, Tenn.
• 📺 Watch: ESPN+
• 📊 Stats: Live Stats

Clemson: Roster | Schedule | Match Notes (PDF)

PREVIEW

• Clemson advances to the second round of the NIVC after sweeping Eastern Kentucky in the opening round on Thursday afternoon
• This is the second-consecutive season Clemson has made the NIVC, and the third time overall
• The Tigers will take on Ball State, who defeated MTSU in the opening round, at 7 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1
• The Tigers take an 18-13 overall record into Friday night’s matchup
• Clemson holds an 0-1 record against the Cardinals and last played them on Sept. 1, 1995, where the Tigers fell in three sets

NIVC HISTORY

• The 2023 selection to the NIVC is Clemson’s third selection in program history
• Clemson’s opening round sweep against EKU in 2023 marks the first postseason win since 2018
• Clemson first made the NIVC in 2018 and advanced to the third round before dropping a three-set match to College of Charleston. The Tigers defeated both Alabama A&M and Radford that season to advance to be one of the final eight teams
• Last season, Clemson was selected and played Kent State in the opening round in Lynchburg, Va. They took the Golden Eagles to four sets, before falling in the opening round

NOTEWORTHY SEASON

• Clemson’s 18 wins marks the most in a single-season since 2018 when Clemson finished the regular season with 17 and ended the season with 19 following the NIVC Tournament
• Through the first 20 games of the season, Clemson posted a 12-8 record to mark the best start in program history since 2014 (14-6) – maintained this through the first 25 matches with a 15-10 record for the best record through 25 matches since 2014 as well
• The Tigers also won eight ACC matches in 2023 to mark the most under Head Coach Jackie Simpson Kirr and the most since 2018
• With the eight wins, Clemson tied for eighth in the ACC to mark the highest finish since 2012 when the Tigers tied for fourth with a 12-8 record
• The Tigers recorded their 900th victory in program history after defeating Virginia Tech in Jervey Gym on Oct. 1, 2023 – happened in the 46th year of competition and held a 900-690 overall record
• Welcomed 1,393 fans to Jervey Gym against NC State on Sept. 22 for the most fans in attendance during the Simpson Kirr era

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