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Mount Pleasant Today
By the People, for the People
No. 14 Clemson Tops College Of Charleston 3-1
Nate Savoie hits two home runs to lead the Tigers to victory.
Mar. 18, 2026 at 12:23am
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The No. 14 Clemson Tigers defeated the College of Charleston Cougars 3-1 in a college baseball matchup at Patriots Point. Nate Savoie hit two home runs for the Tigers, while Dylan Harrison, Noah Samol, and Hayden Simmerson combined to allow only six hits for Clemson.
Why it matters
This victory improves Clemson's record to 17-4 on the season, as they continue their strong start. The Tigers are ranked 14th nationally and this win over an in-state opponent demonstrates their ability to compete at a high level.
The details
Savoie belted a solo homer in the first inning and then crushed a two-run homer in the third inning, his ninth of the season. Will Burgess hit a run-scoring triple in the bottom of the third for the Cougars' lone run. Samol earned the win in relief, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings with a career-high six strikeouts.
- The game was played on Tuesday, March 18, 2026.
- Clemson and College of Charleston last met in Mount Pleasant in 2017.
The players
Nate Savoie
A Clemson player who hit two home runs in the game, bringing his career total to 29.
Dylan Harrison
A Clemson pitcher who started the game and allowed one earned run over four innings.
Noah Samol
A Clemson pitcher who earned the win in relief, pitching 3.2 scoreless innings with a career-high six strikeouts.
Hayden Simmerson
A Clemson pitcher who recorded his first save of the season, pitching 1.1 innings.
Will Burgess
A College of Charleston player who hit a run-scoring triple in the bottom of the third inning.
What’s next
The Tigers will play The Citadel at Riley Park on Wednesday, March 19, 2026 at 7 p.m. on ESPN+.
The takeaway
Clemson's strong start to the season continues with this victory over an in-state opponent. The Tigers' pitching staff was dominant, while Nate Savoie provided the offensive firepower with two home runs.
