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Clemson Tigers Fall Behind Early Again, Lose Third Straight Game to Wake Forest

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C.—Climbing an uphill battle is physical, tough and requires at least twice the work. For Clemson basketball, that’s been seen three times in the last seven days. The Tigers fell behind by as much as 20 before losing to Wake Forest at the LVJM Coliseum on Wednesday night.

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Tigers Lose Third Straight at Wake Forest

Wake Forest’s Sebastian Akins made a three-pointer with 2:02 to play to ultimately finish off Clemson Wednesday night, as the Demon Deacons beat the Tigers, 85-77, at the LJVM Coliseum in Winston-Salem, N.C.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 19

6-run Fourth Dooms Clemson

CLEMSON — Clemson’s formula so far in its up-and-down season to this point is to fall behind early and then come back late to put itself in position to win.

Clemson Falls to Wake Forest, 85-77

The 14-game road win streak is over, the 3-game loss streak continues. Wake Forest capitalized on their best shooting half of the year to take control of this game early, leading by as much as 20 points in the first half.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Clemson Slides Down Power 37

NCAA.com’s Andy Katz released his new men’s basketball Power 37 rankings this week, stacking up the 37 best teams in the sport. As expected, Clemson (20-6, 10-3 ACC) dropped in Katz’s power rankings, moving down eight spots from No.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Freshmen Arms Have Owned Tigers’ First Week

CLEMSON — Over the first four games, Clemson’s pitching staff has allowed three runs, including a stretch of 25 scoreless innings. Half of those scoreless innings, thrown during a span from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday night, came courtesy of four pitchers in the Tigers’ freshman class.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Clemson Among Top Schools for Blue-Chip Target

One Clemson target has trimmed his list of favorites. Four-star Jayden Aparicio-Bailey (Prattville, AL) released his Top 10 on Tuesday, with Clemson, Georgia, Florida, Auburn, South Carolina, Ole Miss, Ohio State, Texas and Southern Cal all making the initial cut.

Clemson Tigers News / Shakin The Southland / February 18

Clemson Baseball: Clemson 11 – Charlotte 1

Clemson sent the fans home in time for an early dinner after run-ruling the 49’s in the 7th inning in a game, bringing the Tigers’ early-season record to 3-0 with a weekend series against the Bryant Bulldogs on deck.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Bakich: ‘We played well in all three phases’

CLEMSON — Clemson jumped on top of Charlotte early on Tuesday and did not look back, as the 15th-ranked Tigers rolled to an 11-1 victory at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 18

Four-Star Defensive Back Places Clemson Tigers in Top 10

As spring approaches, recruits across the country are locking in official visits and narrowing down their lists — and the Clemson Tigers are right in the

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

Jarrell: ‘I kind of knew what was coming’

CLEMSON — Jacob Jarrell launched a two-out bomb to left centerfield in the bottom of the first inning Tuesday that got the 15th-ranked Tigers rolling in an 11-1 victory over Charlotte at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

College Basketball News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 18

Preview: Clemson Tigers Basketball vs. Wake Forest

To erase a two-game losing streak, Clemson basketball hits the road once again to the Tar Heel State, facing the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Wednesday

Dabo Swinney News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 18

Predictions Suggest 2026 May Be Dabo Swinney’s Last Year At Clemson

The 2025 season was Dabo Swinney’s worst season since 2010. For some people, that meant it was time for a change. For others, it was “trust the process.” Nonetheless, Swinney earned the faith of Clemson’s front office: 2026 will be his 18th year in charge of Clemson football.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 18

Clemson Baseball Transfer Continues Hot Start in Mid-Week Win

Clemson baseball has only played four games, but a new Tiger has already cemented himself as a big hitter within the lineup. Outfielder Nate Savoie came out of the gate red-hot, batting a .744 to record 11 hits, eight RBIs and two home runs in Clemson’s undefeated start.

Christopher Vizzina News / The Clemson Insider / February 18

ESPN Analyst: ‘Development Model’ on Trial with Vizzina

In an episode of his Always College Football show, ESPN analyst Greg McElroy explained why the 2026 season will be a “quarterback reset” year – where transition creates volatility, and volatility is where preseason rankings go to die.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 17

Clemson Keeps Rolling to Start Season

CLEMSON — Clemson got a grand slam from Jacob Jarrell in the bottom of the first inning, Tryston McCladdie smacked a two-run shot in the third and Nate Savoie added a solo home run in the sixth, as the 15th-ranked Tigers rolled to an 11-1 victory over Charlotte Tuesday at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 17

ESPN Re-Ranks Pair of 2023 Clemson Recruits

ESPN took a look back and did a re-rank of prospects in the 2023 recruiting class, which featured a couple of high school talents who went on to become stars for the Clemson Tigers – defensive tackle Peter Woods and defensive end T.J.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 17

4-Star Target Sets Second Visit to Clemson

Clemson will play host to a recently offered target twice over the next few months. Four-star safety Jarrell Chandler (Halls, TN) announced plans to be at the big official visit weekend from May 29-31.

Clemson Tigers News / Clemson Tigers on SI / February 17

How Underrated Could Clemson's Quarterback Battle End Up Being?

For the first time, perhaps this decade, Clemson football will have a true quarterback battle going into spring ball. After four seasons with Cade Klubnik at the helm, head coach Dabo Swinney has a new decision on his hands when it comes to his signal caller for next season.

Clemson Tigers News / The Clemson Insider / February 17

(WATCH) Dominic Listi Talks 2026 Clemson Baseball

The Clemson show where the fans drive the conversation. With baseball season upon us, the show’s format is changing a little. Ashby Mixon will co-host every week throughout the season as we lean heavily into coverage of Erik Bakich’s Tigers throughout the first hour.