Clemson Ranked 21st in Fall Standings of Sears Directors’ Cup

Jan. 26, 2001

Clemson, SC–Clemson is ranked 21st in the final fall standings for the Sears Directors’ Cup. Clemson accumulated 134 points in the fall season led by solid performances by the football and soccer programs. It is Clemson’s best fall finish since the 1993-94 academic year when Clemson was 16th after the fall results. Clemson also had its best overall finish in the Sears standings that year with a number-nine finish for the entire year.

Tommy Bowden guided the football team to a 9-3 record and a Gator Bowl appearance in his second season. The Tigers finished the season ranked 15th in the final Associated Press Poll, the highest ranking for the program since 1990.

The women’s soccer team finished its best season ever with a 19-3-1 record overall and a number five ranking in the final NSCAA poll. Clemson defeated eventual national champion North Carolina for the first time ever and claimed the ACC regular season championship. The Lady Tigers advanced to the NCAA Tournament’s Final Eight this season before losing to UCLA 2-1.

The men’s soccer team finished the season with a 14-4-2 record overall and a number eight ranking in the final NSCAA poll. The Tigers advanced to the NCAA Tournament Final16 before losing to eventual national champion Connecticut.

Clemson’s point total is the third highest in the ACC behind national leader North Carolina and 13th-ranked Wake Forest. Stanford has won six consecutive Sears Directors’ Cups. Awards points based on an institutions finish in up to 20 sports–10 for men and 10 for women. Points are awarded for final poll rankings and NCAA Tournament participation.