The Clemson Tigers saw their season conclude with a 5-4 defeat to Notre Dame in the ACC Tournament at Truist Field in Charlotte, a loss that extinguished any hope of a NCAA Tournament berth and marked the first time since 2022 that the program will miss the national postseason.
Heartbreak at Truist Field
Seeded 15th, the Tigers entered the tournament needing a win to stay alive, but a narrow defeat left them tied for last place in the ACC regular season and out of the postseason picture.
Clemson struck first when Bryce Clavon launched a home run that cut the deficit, and Tryston McCladdie later delivered a two‑out RBI triple that briefly gave the Tigers the lead.
Notre Dame answered with Jayce Lee’s two‑run homer that restored a two‑run advantage, and the Fighting Irish held on despite a late rally.
Pitcher Michael Sharman recorded his eighth strike of the night, tying his career high, but the bullpen could not preserve the slim edge.
With the victory, Notre Dame advanced to face Virginia Tech in the next round, while Clemson’s focus now shifts to offseason adjustments and recruiting efforts to return to contention.