Clemson Tops South Carolina in Rivalry Series

The rubber match of the Palmetto Series is set for Sunday at Clemson's Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Clemson Tigers baseball team evened their rivalry series with the South Carolina Gamecocks by silencing their bats in the latest matchup. The two teams split the first two games, setting up a decisive third game on Sunday afternoon at Clemson's Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Why it matters

The Clemson-South Carolina baseball rivalry is one of the most storied in college sports, with the two programs battling for in-state bragging rights each season. This series win keeps Clemson in contention for the Palmetto Series trophy, awarded annually to the school that wins the head-to-head matchups across all sports.

The details

Clemson's pitching staff was able to shut down the South Carolina offense in the latest meeting, limiting the Gamecocks to just a few hits. This allowed the Tigers to even the series at one game apiece, setting up a winner-take-all finale on Sunday.

  • The first two games of the series were split between the two teams.
  • The rubber match will take place on Sunday afternoon at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The baseball team from Clemson University, a longtime rival of the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

South Carolina Gamecocks

The baseball team from the University of South Carolina, a longtime rival of Clemson University.

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What’s next

The winner of Sunday's game will claim the Palmetto Series trophy for the 2026 season.

The takeaway

This rivalry matchup between two of the top college baseball programs in the region promises an exciting conclusion to their season series.