Clemson softball vs Charleston live updates, score, elimination game today

Clemson softball’s road through the NCAA Tournament became much more difficult after Friday’s tough 1-0 loss to UNC Greensboro in the opening game of the Athens Regional at Jack Turner Stadium.

The Tigers were undone by one costly mistake in the first inning, and the Spartans took advantage right away. After a leadoff single and a sacrifice bunt moved the runner into scoring position, what looked like a routine ground ball to shortstop turned into the game’s biggest play. Clemson’s throw to first was on target, but the ball slipped away on the catch attempt, allowing UNC Greensboro to keep the inning alive. Moments later, the Spartans brought home what turned out to be the only run of the afternoon.

Despite the early setback, Clemson had several opportunities to respond. Kiley Channell led the offense with two doubles, and the Tigers consistently put pressure on UNC Greensboro throughout the game. However, timely hitting once again proved to be an issue. Clemson finished 0-for-9 with runners on base and could not deliver the clutch hit needed to change the outcome.

Head coach John Rittman credited UNC Greensboro for making plays defensively while also acknowledging Clemson’s missed opportunities in key situations. The Tigers now find themselves with no margin for error for the remainder of the regional.

Clemson enters Saturday needing two wins to keep its season alive, beginning with an elimination matchup against College of Charleston.

Follow along with us as Clemson faces College of Charleston in a make-or-break elimination game.

Make-or-break for Clemson

After that upset loss against UNC Greensboro, it’s do or die. College of Charleston is talented and the Tigers did not want to be in this situation.

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