Notre Dame Completes Sweep of Clemson

Tigers struggle to find timely hits in loss to Irish

Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:12pm

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The Clemson Tigers were swept by the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in a three-game series after falling 7-4 on Sunday. Despite collecting 13 hits, the Tigers struggled to drive in runs, going just 5-for-24 with runners on base and 1-for-14 with runners in scoring position. Clemson starter Drew Titsworth was tagged with the loss, allowing three runs (two earned) over four innings.

Why it matters

The sweep drops Clemson to 18-7 overall and 1-5 in ACC play, putting them in an early hole in conference competition. The Tigers' offensive struggles, particularly with runners on base, are a concerning trend that the team will need to address going forward.

The details

Notre Dame got on the board first with an RBI groundout in the 1st inning. Clemson tied it at 1-1 in the 3rd on a sacrifice fly, but the Irish regained the lead with two runs in the bottom half of the inning. Notre Dame added three more runs in the 5th and 6th innings to build a 7-1 advantage. The Tigers loaded the bases twice late but could only muster two runs, falling 7-4.

  • The game was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.
  • Clemson entered the game with an 18-6 overall record and 1-4 mark in ACC play.

The players

Drew Titsworth

Clemson's starting pitcher, who took the loss after allowing three runs (two earned) in four innings.

Nate Savoie

Clemson's leadoff hitter, who went 4-for-5 in the loss.

Mark Quantrani

Notre Dame player who drove in the team's first run with a groundout.

Noah Coy

Notre Dame player who had an RBI single and a sacrifice fly to drive in two runs.

Talen Bell

Clemson relief pitcher who struggled, allowing two runs while recording just one out.

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What’s next

Clemson will look to bounce back when they host Coastal Carolina on Tuesday, March 24th at 7 PM. The game will be televised on the ACC Network.

The takeaway

Clemson's offensive struggles, particularly with runners on base, proved costly in the sweep by Notre Dame. The Tigers will need to find a way to generate more timely hits if they hope to turn things around in ACC play.