The postseason chase is burning white-hot now, and Clemson is right in the thick of it.
After gutting out a heart-stopping series win over Boston College, our Tigers (28-20) are back on the road for a massive midweek showdown with No. 10 Coastal Carolina. With Clemson’s RPI perched at a make-or-break No. 41, this is the kind of game that can swing the whole postseason picture. It’s not just another date on the calendar—it’s a chance to show the committee, and the country, that the Tigers are built for the big stage.
Purify Leads the Charge
Clemson rolls into Springs Brooks Stadium riding a tidal wave of momentum. Sunday’s comeback against Boston College was pure Tiger grit—no quit, just heart. Jarren Purify, back in the lineup after battling through a hand injury, put the team on his back with a 3-for-4 day, launching a solo shot and delivering the go-ahead RBI single in the eighth. That’s the kind of leadership that makes legends in Tigertown.
But make no mistake, the challenge tonight is huge. Coastal Carolina (33-14) is a national heavyweight, sitting at No. 10 in the Coaches Poll and fresh off a statement win over No. 2 North Carolina. The Chants don’t give an inch at home, so the Tigers will have to earn every run.
The Path to Victory
If Clemson brings the same firepower we saw in Saturday’s 11-run first inning, there’s not a team in America they can’t beat. With the postseason margin for error down to a sliver, a win in Conway would be a massive statement before the Tigers head home to take on Florida State.
Here is everything you need to know to catch the Tigers in action today:
Gameday Info: Clemson at Coastal Carolina
- Date: Tuesday, May 5
- Start Time: 6 p.m. ET
- Location: Springs Brooks Stadium | Conway, S.C.
- TV Channel: ACC Network Extra
- Live Stream: ESPN+
- Broadcast Team: Sam Weiderhaft, Jameson Grugan, and Haley Nitsche
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