GAMEDAY CENTRAL: Softball Hosts Furman

February 09, 2026

No. 13/12 Clemson (3-2) vs. Furman (0-5)

GAME SETUPS

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PREVIEW

The Tigers welcome Furman to McWhorter Stadium for the 2026 home opener after returning from Florida with a 3-2 record at the NFCA Leadoff Classic
Tuesday’s game will mark the 10th time the two programs have faced off with the Tigers holding the 8-1 advantage against the Paladins
Clemson Connections: Associate Head Coach Kyle Jamieson spent five years at the helm of the Paladins, including being crowned the 2017 SoCon Coach of the Year, before taking his current role with the Tigers. 2023 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year and Clemson Alum, Valerie Cagle, is a current member of the Furman staff.

QUICK HITS

The Tigers totaled 31 hits, with sophomore Marian Collins leading the way with eight and freshman Mac Pavese adding six
Clemson takes a 127 game hit streak into the Furman midweek that began during the UNCG matchup at regionals on May 19, 2023. The 127 mark is a program record and surpassed the previous mark set from the inaugural game to April 15, 2022.
The Tigers also take a 31 game streak where they have scored a run into the Furman game. This is the third-longest streak by the program and trails the 54-game streak that was set from 2024-25.
In 2026, the Tigers hold an “Attack The Moment” (A.T.M.) mantra and a “Hard 60” mindset into the year. ATM is exactly as it sounds – the team will attack every moment and opportunity presented to them.

CLUTCH COLLINS

Sophomore Marian Collins was crucial to Clemson’s success – starting at shortstop and batting sixth in the lineup as a freshman
She transitioned to third base during opening weekend of the 2026 slate and shifted between the third, fourth and fifth batting position
Collins opened the 2026 slate with a team-high eight hits with two RBIs and two runs scored over the five-game stretch
The sophomore drew three walks and was a perfect 2-for-2 on stolen bases that helped the Tigers set a single-game program record with eight stolen bases against Liberty
Her 16 career doubles already sits ninth amongst Clemson’s records, while it stands third amongst Clemson’s single-season records trailing only Knowler (19) and Aby Vieira (17), who set those marks in 2025