CLEMSON, S.C. – No one can say that the first two seasons of the Clemson softball program have been boring. After having the inaugural season cut short in 2020 by the NCAA due to COVID-19, the Tigers came back in 2021 ready to show the softball world that they were a force to be reckoned with. Head coach John Rittman, who was named ACC Coach of the Year last season, returns eight starting position players from the 2021 roster, including five players that accounted for eight of Clemson’s All-ACC selections as well as the ACC Player and Freshman of the Year, Valerie Cagle. The staff and athletes have high hopes for the third year of the program after capturing the ACC Regular Season Championship, finishing second in the ACC Tournament Championship and making an NCAA Regional. The Tigers finished with an overall record of 44-8 (29-5 ACC) and won seven ACC series, sweeping six. At the conclusion of last season, the Tigers finished ranked No. 17 in the ESPN/USA Softball poll and at No.