Clemson (0-0) hosts Big Orange Bash
MATCH SETUPS
- 🆚 Opponent: Austin Peay
- 🗓 Date/Time: Friday, August 26 • 7 p.m.
- 📍 Venue:Clemson, S.C. | Jervey Gym
- 📺 Watch: ACCNX
- 📊 Stats: Live Stats
- 🆚 Opponent: Louisiana Tech
- 🗓 Date/Time: Saturday, August 27 • 12:30 p.m.
- 📍 Venue: Clemson, S.C. | Jervey Gym
- 📺 Watch: ACCNX
- 📊 Stats: Live Stats
- 🆚 Opponent: Presbyterian College
- 🗓 Date/Time: Saturday, August 27 • 7 p.m.
- 📍 Venue: Clemson, S.C. | Jervey Gym
- 📺 Watch: ACCNX
- 📊 Stats: Live Stat
Clemson: Roster | Schedule | Match Notes (PDF)
FULL BIG ORANGE BASH SCHEDULE
| Date | Time | Opponent | Live Stats | Watch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26 | 10:30 a.m. | Austin Peay vs. Louisiana Tech | Live Stats | N/A |
| August 26 | 4:30 p.m. | Louisiana Tech vs. Presbyterian College | Live Stats | N/A |
| August 26 | 7 p.m. | vs. Austin Peay | Live Stats | ACCNX |
| August 27 | 10:30 a.m. | Austin Peay vs. Presbyterian College | Live Stats | N/A |
| August 27 | 12:30 p.m. | vs. Louisiana Tech | Live Stats | ACCNX |
| August 27 | 7 p.m. | vs. Presbyterian College | Live Stats | ACCNX |
PREVIEW
- Clemson opens the 2022 season hosting the Big Orange Bash in Jervey Gym
- The Tigers will face Austin Peay, Louisiana Tech and Presbyterian College
- The Tigers traveled to Athens, Georgia last weekend for an exhibition match against the Bulldogs
SLAVIK USA VOLLEYBAL
- Senior Mckenna Slavik spent a portion of her summer training with the USA Volleyball Collegiate National Team
- She was one of 38 players overall, one of three ACC players and one of six setters to be selected to participate
- She trained at the National Team Training Center in Anaheim, Calif. learning the USA systems and watching the Women’s National Team
FINNEY’S SUMMER EXPERIENCES
- Junior Colleen Finney was selected last spring to the Sports Business Classroom Business of Basketball Immersive Experience on a full scholarship on behalf of Meta to attend the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas
- The event was an educational experience aimed at identifying, developing and empowering the next generation of industry leaders in both basketball and sport
- Finney also spent a time with Clemson’s POWER in Chicago to gain experience in identity, professional presence, self-leadership and community from well-respected women in the Chicago area
SEVEN NEWCOMERS
- Head coach Jackie Simpson Kirr announced her inaugural signing class as head coach as Clemson with seven freshmen
- The newcomers include: Sophie Catalano, Brooklyn Conner, Mia McGrath, Becca Michelle, Mia Moore, Maggie Patterson and Caroline Sele
KIRR EXTENSION
- Head coach Jackie Simpson Kirr received a contract extension for the next three years
- Kirr was promoted to head coach prior to the 2021 season after previously serving as the associate head coach and recruiting coordinator for the Tigers for four seasons
- In her first season at the helm, Clemson began the 2021 season 10-3 to mark the best start in program history since 2014 and started 2-0 in ACC play for the first time since 2011
- Since arriving at Clemson, Kirr has helped guide the Tigers to their first postseason appearance since 2009 with an appearance in the NIVC in 2018
- She has brought in two recruiting classes that were given honorable mention recognition by the AVCA
AVCA ACADEMIC AWARD
- The volleyball team earned the 2021-22 USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award after finishing with a 3.36 team GPA
- Last spring, every member of the program carried a 3.0 GPA or higher to boast a program-high 3.5 GPA for the semester
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