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Clemson Tigers Softball Makes History with ACC Championship Victory

The Clemson Tigers just made program history with an epic run in the ACC softball tournament.
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Clemson sophomore Kylee Johnson (3) hits a home run against Charlotte during the bottom of the third inning at McWhorter Stadium in Clemson Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Clemson sophomore Kylee Johnson (3) hits a home run against Charlotte during the bottom of the third inning at McWhorter Stadium in Clemson Tuesday, February 18, 2025. | Ken Ruinard / staff / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Clemson Tigers softball team just nailed their most monumental performance of the season.

In an intimidating matchup against the Florida State Seminoles in the ACC Softball tournament championship game, the Tigers were able to pull off quite the feat — one that would leave a permanent mark on the program.

Tigers Take Home the Victory

After making it to the ACC Championship game yet again, the Tigers were fortunate to have a different — and more positive — outcome this time around.

Marking their first ACC title, the Tigers were able to proudly stamp their names into history books. The Tigers also claimed the conference's automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament.

Going into the game, the players knew that they'd be in for a challenge. But that didn't stop them from giving it their all and battling it out on the field. Their tenacity paid off as they came out on top over the Seminoles with a final score of 2-1.

This not only landed their first ACC Championship title in program history, but they were also able to secure the win against the Seminoles who are ranked No. 3, per NCAA.com. For reference, the Tigers are currently ranked at No. 13.

"The win was also the first for Clemson over FSU and it marked the first time the Seminoles had lost in 2025 when they held a lead through six innings," as reported by Ehsan Kassim of USA Today. "They had been 30-0 this season entering the game."

Up until the seventh inning, things were looking uncertain for the Tigers, but they soon managed to take the lead rather quickly.

"In the top of the seventh, Marian Collins worked a walk and got on base to lead off the inning. With one out, Kylee Johnson unloaded on a 2-2 pitch to center field to score Collins and give the Tigers a 2-1 lead," per the official Clemson Tigers softball website.

All around, this outcome provided a celebratory moment for the Tigers community. They bagged a first for the program — the hope is that they will be able to carry this momentum into the future.

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MARIA ALDRICH

Maria Aldrich graduated from SUNY Potsdam with a degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Wilderness Education. While earning her degrees, she learned the fundamentals of climbing, wilderness travel, and leadership in the backcountry. These skills built upon Maria's lifelong passion for the outdoors. Following graduation, she began working in the outdoor recreation field, serving individuals with disabilities to help them access outdoor pursuits including hiking, paddling, horseback riding, and snowshoeing. The following year, Maria moved to the Adirondack Mountains in New York State to continue working towards a life of adventure and writing. She has continued rock and ice climbing, hiking in the High Peaks of the Adirondacks, and paddling through various rivers while documenting her experiences through writing. When Maria isn’t adventuring in the mountains, she can be found reading a book, fishing on a shoreline, or spending time with family.

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