Mar 05, 2026

GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Softball Hosts Georgia Tech

No. 25/RV Clemson (14-7, 0-0 ACC) Hosts Georgia Tech (15-8, 3-0 ACC)

GAME SETUPS

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PREVIEW

The No. 25/RV Clemson Softball program opens ACC play by hosting Georgia Tech for a three-game series in McWhorter Stadium
The weekend series will be the fifth all-time series between the two programs, and Clemson maintains a 13-0 record against the Yellow Jackets
The two teams have met 13 times, but only three of them have come in McWhorter Stadium which was the three-game series in 2023
When the two teams last met in 2025, Clemson outscored the Yellow Jackets, 33-4, and outhit Georgia Tech, 33-13

QUICK HITS

Clemson takes a 14-7 record into the first ACC series of the year and has outscored opponents, 119-74, including 37-19 in the last six games
The Tigers have totaled 157 hits on the year with freshman Mac Pavese (.409 – 27 hits) and sophomore Marian Collins (.406 – 26 hits) leading the way
Pavese also leads Clemson with 20 RBIs, while Collins (19), senior Jamison Brockenbrough (18) and Corri Hicks (13) follow close behind
Clemson takes a 143 game hit streak into the series against Georgia Tech that began during the UNCG matchup at regionals on May 19, 2023. The 143 mark is a program record and surpassed the previous mark set from the inaugural game to April 15, 2022
On the season, Clemson has four top 25 victories (Oregon, Liberty, Georgia and Mississippi State)
As a team, Clemson leads the ACC in both shutouts (seven) and walks drawn (97)

NEXT LEVEL NELLY

Clemson picked up junior transfer Kiley Channell (Nelly) in the summer of 2025
A true shortstop, Channell has been a fantastic addition for the Tigers on the left side of the infield
Through 21 games, the junior has 27 putouts and 40 assists – her 40 assists lead the Tigers in 2026
A natural at the position, Channell has turned five double plays and been a vocal leader to help guide freshman Sarah Breaux at third base
Showing up at the plate, Channell is fourth on the team with a .328 average after recording 19 hits and scoring 12 runs
She has drawn eight walks and only struck out twice to assist with her .412 on-base percentage