Georgia Tech vs Clemson: ACC Semifinal Showdown With NCAA Stakes

Georgia Tech’s postseason dreams come into sharp focus today at 1:00 PM as the Yellow Jackets face Clemson in a pivotal ACC Tournament semifinal at Durham Bulls Athletic Park. With championship aspirations and NCAA Regional hosting rights at stake, this one is more than just a rematch — it’s a reckoning.

The Yellow Jackets (40-16), fresh off a convincing 10-3 win over California in the quarterfinals, are surging at the right time. Their offense erupted behind timely hitting from Drew Burress and Payton Green, a trend Tech fans hope continues against a Clemson team that edged NC State 8-7 in a thriller.

This isn’t the first time these two heavyweights have clashed in 2024 — and the last series offered fireworks. In late March, Georgia Tech dropped two of three in a wild weekend at Mac Nease Park. After a narrow 9-7 loss in Game 1, the Jackets torched the Tigers 18-2 in Game 2, only to blow a late lead in a 4-3 rubber match loss. Today, there’s no margin for error.

Tech’s bats will need to stay hot against Clemson ace Tristan Smith, who posted a 3.12 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 69 innings this season. But the Yellow Jackets counter with depth, power, and momentum — plus the knowledge that a win likely secures them a home regional. In D1Baseball’s latest projections, Tech holds the No. 16 national seed — the final hosting spot. A loss could knock them out of that coveted position.

With everything on the line — a title shot, a potential home crowd for the NCAA Regionals, and revenge against a familiar rival — the stage is set for one of the most important games of the year.

Don’t just follow the game — feel it. Tune in on ACC Network or the Georgia Tech Gameday App. First pitch is at 1:00 PM. It’s time to swarm.