2020 Clemson Tigers softball team

The 2020 Clemson Tigers softball team was the varsity college softball team that represented Clemson University during the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. This was the first season of Clemson's softball program. The Tigers competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) and were led by head coach John Rittman. Clemson played its home games at Clemson Softball Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.

2020 Clemson Tigers softball
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
2020 record19–8 (5–1 ACC)
Head coachJohn Rittman (1st season)
Assistant coaches
  • Kyle Jamieson
  • Courtney Breault
Home stadiumClemson Softball Stadium
2020 Atlantic Coast Conference softball standings
Conf  Overall
TeamW L PCT  W L PCT
No. 17 Virginia Tech  ‍‍‍ 3–0 1.000  21–4 .840
NC State  ‍‍‍ 3–0 1.000  19–6 .760
Clemson  ‍‍‍ 5–1 .833  19–8 .704
Georgia Tech  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  12–11 .522
Syracuse  ‍‍‍ 2–1 .667  10–10 .500
North Carolina  ‍‍‍ 3–3 .500  10–14 .417
Notre Dame  ‍‍‍ 2–4 .333  13–9 .591
Pittsburgh  ‍‍‍ 2–4 .333  8–12 .400
Duke  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  23–4 .852
Boston College  ‍‍‍ 1–2 .333  9–12 .429
No. 12 Florida State  ‍‍‍ 0–0 –  17–7 .708
Louisville  ‍‍‍ 0–0 –  10–13 .435
Virginia  ‍‍‍ 0–6 .000  10–12 .455
† – Conference champion
‡ – Tournament champion
y – Invited to the NCAA Tournament
As of March 13, 2020[1]; Rankings from NFCA

The 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
2020 Clemson Tigers roster[5]

Pitchers

  • 10 - Emma Whitfield - Freshman
  • 34 - Logan Caymol - Freshman
  • 72 - Valerie Cagle - Freshman
  

Catchers

  • 13 - Abi Stuart - Freshman
  • 23 - Jojo Hyatt - Freshman

Outfielders

  • 6 - Carlee Shannon - Freshman
  • 16 - Alia Logoleo - Freshman
  • 42 - Morgan Johnson - Freshman
  

Infielders

  • 8 - Ansley Gilstrap - Senior
  • 12 - Cammy Pereira - Junior
  • 15 - Madison May - Freshman
  • 18 - Bailey Taylor - Junior
  • 24 - Arielle Oda - Freshman
  • 25 - Marissa Guimbarda - Junior
  • 28 - MK Bonamy - Senior
  • 58 - Kyah Keller - Freshman
  • 77 - Hannah Goodwin - Freshman

Coaches
2020 Clemson Tigers softball coaching staff[6]
  • John Rittman – Head Coach – 1st season
  • Kyle Jamieson – Assistant Coach – 1st season
  • Courtney Breault – Assistant Coach – 1st season
  • Reese Jacobs – Volunteer Assistant Coach – 1st season

Schedule
Legend
 Clemson win
 Clemson loss
 Cancellation
BoldClemson team member
*Non-Conference game
†Make-Up Game
2020 Clemson Tigers Softball Game Log[7]
Regular Season
Postseason

References
  1. "2020 Softball Standings". TheACC.com. 2020 Atlantic Coast Conference. Retrieved 17 February 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 20, 2020.
  6. "Staff Directory". Clemson Tigers. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  7. "Clemson Softball Official Schedule". clemsontigers.com. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
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