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
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
2021 record0–0 (0–0 ACC)
Head coach
Assistant coaches
  • Kyle Jamieson
  • Courtney Breault
Home stadiumMcWhorter Stadium
2021 Atlantic Coast Conference softball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW 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
BoldClemson team member
*Non-Conference game
†Make-Up Game
2021 Clemson Tigers Softball Game Log[7]
Regular Season
Postseason

Rankings
Main article: 2021 NCAA Division I softball 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.
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