2021 Clemson Tigers softball team

The 2021 Clemson Tigers softball team is the varsity college softball team that represents Clemson University during the 2021 NCAA Division I softball season. This is the second season of Clemson's softball program. The Tigers compete in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and are led by head coach John Rittman. Clemson plays its home games at McWhorter Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

2021 Clemson Tigers softball
Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference
2021 record	0–0 (0–0 ACC)
Head coach	John Rittman (2nd season)
Assistant coaches	Kyle Jamieson Courtney Breault
Home stadium	McWhorter Stadium

2021 Atlantic Coast Conference softball standings
	Conf							Overall
Team	W		L		PCT			W		L		PCT
Boston College  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Clemson  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Duke  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Florida State  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Georgia Tech  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Louisville  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
NC State  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
North Carolina  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Notre Dame  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Pittsburgh  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Syracuse  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Virginia Tech  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
Virginia  ‍‍‍	0	–	0		–			0	–	0		–
† – Conference champion ‡ – Tournament champion y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament As of January 19, 2021[1];

Previous Season

The 2020 season was impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. On March 12, it was announced that the 2020 NCAA tournament would be canceled due to the pandemic.[2] Clemson University suspended all events until April 5, 2020.[3] On March 17, the ACC cancelled all spring athletic activities and thereby ended the softball season.[4] The Tigers finished the season 19–8 and 5–1 in ACC play.

Personnel

Roster

2021 Clemson Tigers roster[5]
Pitchers 10 – Emma Whitfield – Freshman 17 – Regan Spencer – Freshman 34 – Logan Caymol – Freshman Utility 9 – Sarah Howell (C/UTL) – Freshman 12 – Cammy Pereira (INF/OF) – Junior 15 – Madison May (INF/OF) – Freshman 19 – Jaden Cheek (INF/UTL) – Freshman 24 – Arielle Oda (INF/OF) – Freshman 25 – Marissa Guimbarda (OF/UTL) – Junior 26 – Carsten Puckett (P/IF) – Freshman 27 – Grace Mattimore (C/UTL) – Junior 72 – Valerie Cagle (P/UTL) – Freshman 87 – Millie Thompson (P/INF) – Freshman		Catchers 13 – Abi Stuart – Freshman 23 – JoJo Hyatt – Freshman Outfielders 6 – Carlee Shannon – Freshman 7 – McKenzie Clark – Freshman 16 – Alia Logoleo – Freshman 42 – Morgan Johnson – Freshman Infielders 2 – Casey Bigham – Senior 3 – Ansley Houston – Freshman 8 – Ansley Gilstrap – Senior 18 – Bailey Taylor – Junior 58 – Kyah Keller – Freshman 77 – Hannah Goodwin – Freshman

Coaches

2021 Clemson Tigers softball coaching staff[6]
John Rittman – Head Coach – 2nd season Kyle Jamieson – Assistant Coach – 2nd season Courtney Breault – Assistant Coach – 2nd season Reese Jacobs – Volunteer Assistant Coach – 2nd season

Schedule

Legend
	Clemson win
	Clemson loss
	Cancellation
Bold	Clemson team member
*	Non-Conference game
†	Make-Up Game

2021 Clemson Tigers Softball Game Log[7]
Regular Season
February Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record ACC Record Feb 12 vs Illinois State* Pruitt Softball Complex • Jacksonville, FL Feb 12 vs North Florida* Pruitt Softball Complex • Jacksonville, FL Feb 13 vs Illinois State* Pruitt Softball Complex • Jacksonville, FL Feb 14 at Jacksonville* Pruitt Softball Complex • Jacksonville, FL Feb 18 Virginia Tech McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Feb 18 Virginia Tech McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Feb 19 Virginia Tech McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Feb 20 at Georgia Tech Shirley Clements Mewborn Field • Atlanta, GA Feb 21 at Georgia Tech Shirley Clements Mewborn Field • Atlanta, GA Feb 21 at Georgia Tech Shirley Clements Mewborn Field • Atlanta, GA Feb 27 Elon* McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Feb 27 Elon McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Feb 28 Elon McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC March Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record ACC Record Mar 5 at Virginia Palmer Park • Charlottesville, VA Mar 6 at Virginia Palmer Park • Charlottesville, VA Mar 6 at Virginia Palmer Park • Charlottesville, VA Mar 7 at Virginia Palmer Park • Charlottesville, VA Mar 12 Furman* McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Mar 13 Furman* McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Mar 14 Furman* McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Mar 19 at Louisville Ulmer Stadium • Louisville, KY Mar 20 at Louisville Ulmer Stadium • Louisville, KY Mar 20 at Louisville Ulmer Stadium • Louisville, KY Mar 21 at Louisville Ulmer Stadium • Louisville, KY Mar 26 Duke McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Mar 27 Duke McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Mar 27 Duke McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Mar 28 Duke McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC April Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record ACC Record Apr 1 North Carolina McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 2 North Carolina McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 2 North Carolina McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 3 North Carolina McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 9 at Notre Dame Melissa Cook Stadium • Notre Dame, IN Apr 10 at Notre Dame Melissa Cook Stadium • Notre Dame, IN Apr 10 at Notre Dame Melissa Cook Stadium • Notre Dame, IN Apr 11 at Notre Dame Melissa Cook Stadium • Notre Dame, IN Apr 13 Winthrop* McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 16 Boston College McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 17 Boston College McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 17 Boston College McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 18 Boston College McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 21 at South Carolina* Beckham Field • Columbia, SC Apr 23 NC State McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 24 NC State McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 24 NC State McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC Apr 25 NC State McWhorter Stadium • Clemson, SC May Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record ACC Record May 7 at Syracuse Skytop Softball Stadium • Syracuse,NY May 8 at Syracuse Skytop Softball Stadium • Syracuse,NY May 8 at Syracuse Skytop Softball Stadium • Syracuse,NY May 9 at Syracuse Skytop Softball Stadium • Syracuse,NY
Postseason
ACC Tournament Date Opponent Site/Stadium Score Win Loss Save Attendance Overall Record Tournament Record May 12–15 TBD Ulmer Stadium • Louisville, KY

Rankings

Ranking movements
Legend: ██ Increase in ranking. ██ Decrease in ranking.
NR = Not ranked. RV = Received votes. т = Tied with team above or below. ( ) = First place votes.

	Week
Poll	Pre	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	Final
NFCA / USA Today
Softball America
ESPN.com/USA Softball
D1Softball

References

1. "2021 ACC Softball Standings". TheACC.com. Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved 19 January 2020.
2. "NCAA cancels remaining winter and spring championships". NCAA.org. Retrieved March 13, 2020.
3. "Clemson online instruction through at least Sunday, April 5; all events suspended". clemson.edu. Clemson University. March 15, 2020. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
4. "ACC Cancels All Athletic Activities Through End of 2019-20 Academic Year". theacc.com. The Atlantic Coast Conference. March 17, 2020. Retrieved March 18, 2020.
5. "Softball Roster". Clemson Tigers. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
6. "Staff Directory". Clemson Tigers. Retrieved January 19, 2021.
7. "2020-21 Softball SCHEDULE". clemsontigers.com. Retrieved January 19, 2021.