Clemson Tigers News: Mckenna Slavik, Nolan Hauser, Duke helmets

Good morning Clemson Nation! Here is today’s Clemson Tigers News.

Scoreboard

Clemson Volleyball loses to South Alabama 3-0 (25-15, 25-20, 25-22): The Tigers were swept by the Jaguars in three sets, but they were competitive throughout the contest.

Clemson is now 3-2 on the season. South Alabama remains undefeated in 2023 at 5-0.

Azyah Dailey led the Tigers with nine kills. Devan Taylor led the team with 12 digs.

Mckenna Slavik led the Tigers with 18 assists, which gave her a remarkable distinction.

Congratulations McKenna!

Today’s Games

Clemson Volleyball hosts UW Green Bay: 2:00 PM in Jervey Gym, they’re third match in three days.

Clemson Women’s Soccer hosts Western Carolina: 6:00 PM at Historic Riggs Field

Clemson kicking specialist commitment ties national record

Clemson Football Class of 2024 kicker Nolan Hauser continues to make headlines in his senior high school season for the Hough Huskies. Hough played Dutch Fork this weekend, and Hauser gave the Huskies the edge they needed.

Hauser made two field goals as Hough beat the Silver Foxes 20-17. The second field goal was a 34-yarder that tied a national career record for made field goals with 56. It gave Hauser the North Carolina high school record.

Duke will wear alternate helmets

Duke has announced that they will wear alternate helmets when they host Clemson Football on Labor Day Monday.

I know a lot of people hate talk about uniforms and helmets, but I have to admit that I like this helmet. If you are going to do an alternate, this is the way to do it.

Off-topic, but this is a great post from Morgan Thomas on the different types of defensive line techniques, which can be confusing if you aren’t immersed in the language. If you ever have questions about the techniques, I recommend you bookmark this so you can reference it whenever they come up in discussion.