Clemson vs USC Upstate live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for NCAA Tournament

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Clemson vs USC Upstate live updates, score: Highlights, predictions for NCAA Tournament
The Clemson Tigers face USC Upstate in the Clemson Regional of 2025 NCAA Baseball Tournament at Doug Kingsmore Stadium today.
Clemson (44-16 overall) enters the 64-team tournament field as the No. 11 overall seed. As the top seed in their four-team, double-elimination regional, the Tigers host the No. 4 seed Spartans (36-23), the No. 2 seed West Virginia Mountaineers (41-14) and No. 3 seed Kentucky Wildcats this weekend.
Clemson enters the NCAA Tournament after winning three games at last week's ACC Tournament in Durham to reach the conference championship game, where they fell to North Carolina.
USC Upstate won the Big South conference tournament with a 14-2 clubbing of Charleston Southern to secure their first-ever berth in an NCAA regional. The Spartans and Clemson met during the regular season on March 4 in Greenville, a 7-0 Tigers victory.
Right-hander Drew Titsworth (5-1,, 4.26 ERA) will start today's game for Clemson. He'll be opposed by right-hander Amp Phillips (7-2, 3.58).
Follow along for live updates from the 2025 Clemson Regional matchup between the Tigers and Spartans.
Clemson regional delayed by rain
The Tigers' game against USC Upstate will get underway a bit later than expected. Game 1 of the regional between Kentucky and West Virginia didn't begin until after a lengthy rain delay. We'll pass along updates along with starting lineups for both teams when announced.
What channel is Clemson baseball vs USC Upstate on today? Where to watch, stream live
TV Channel: ACC Network
ACC Network Stream: FUBO, ESPN+
Clemson vs. USC Upstate will broadcast live on ACC Network. Eric Frede (play-by-play) and Lance Cormier (analyst) will have the TV call of the action. Streaming options for the game include ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Watch Clemson vs. USC Upstate live on Fubo (free trial)
Watch Clemson vs. USC Upstate live on ESPN+
Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate start time, TV channel, location
Start Time: 6 p.m. ET
6 p.m. ET Location: Doug Kingsmore Stadium
Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate preview
Clemson: The Tigers embarked on a six-game winning streak until Sunday's 14-4 loss to Carolina in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. Clemson was 18-12 in conference play during the regular season and is ranked No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Tigers are No. 9 in RPI entering the NCAA Tournament.
The Tigers embarked on a six-game winning streak until Sunday's 14-4 loss to Carolina in the championship game of the ACC Tournament. Clemson was 18-12 in conference play during the regular season and is ranked No. 12 in the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll. The Tigers are No. 9 in RPI entering the NCAA Tournament. USC Upstate: USC Upstate won both the Big South regular season and conference tournament and are 36-23 overall.
Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate odds, betting line, spread
Odds according to BetMGM.
Spread: Clemson (-2.5)
Clemson (-2.5) Over/Under: 13.5
13.5 Money Line: Clemson (-250), USC Upstate (+190)
Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate prediction, game picks
Prediction: Upsets can happen in any regional this time of year, and Clemson head coach Erik Bakich said on Thursday that the Tigers' opponent was no ordinary No. 4 seed.
"They've had a monster year and just have a lot of power hitters and 5-6 guys with double-digit homers and are coming off a dogpile," Bakich said of the Spartans. "We know they're feeling really good and confident and hot. We have a lot of respect for them, their program. Their program's always been good, but they certainly have been playing with some extra juice this year."
Even so, this year's Clemson team seems more than capable of taking the next step in Year 3 under Bakich. That would mean reaching the College World Series in Omaha after the Tigers made their first Super Regional appearance in 14 years a season ago.
Clemson Wire staff predictions for Clemson Regional champion:
Alex Turri: Clemson
Steve Holley: Clemson
Clemson baseball vs. USC Upstate team stats
Clemson
AVG: .279
.279 OPS: .860
.860 HR: 71
71 Runs: 429
429 SB: 79-of-95
79-of-95 ERA: 4.95
4.95 WHIP: 1.37
1.37 AVG Against: .249
USC Upstate
AVG: .319
.319 OPS: .952
.952 HR: 99
99 Runs: 573
573 SB: 88-of-116
88-of-116 ERA: 5.40
5.40 WHIP: 1.49
1.49 AVG Against: .262
Clemson vs. USC Upstate top players
Clemson
Cam Cannarella , outfielder: .339 AVG, 3 HR, 20 doubles, 45 RBI
, outfielder: .339 AVG, 3 HR, 20 doubles, 45 RBI Dominic List , outfielder: .306 AVG, 5 HR, 15 doubles, 47 RBI
, outfielder: .306 AVG, 5 HR, 15 doubles, 47 RBI Jacob Jarrell , catcher: .266 AVG, 15 HR, five doubles, 40 RBI
, catcher: .266 AVG, 15 HR, five doubles, 40 RBI Jarren Purify , second baseman: .292 AVG, 6 HR, 10 doubles, 35 RBI, 27-31 stolen bases
, second baseman: .292 AVG, 6 HR, 10 doubles, 35 RBI, 27-31 stolen bases Collin Priest , designated hitter: .253 AVG, 12 HR, 11 doubles, 49 RBI
, designated hitter: .253 AVG, 12 HR, 11 doubles, 49 RBI Josh Paino, third baseman: .262 AVG, 10 HR, 10 doubles, 47 RBI
USC Upstate
Scott Campbell , outfielder: .400 AVG, 11 HR, 11 2B, 54 RBI
, outfielder: .400 AVG, 11 HR, 11 2B, 54 RBI Johnny Sweeney , designated hitter: .351 AVG, 17 HR, 15 2B, 81 RBI
, designated hitter: .351 AVG, 17 HR, 15 2B, 81 RBI Henry Zenor , outfielder: .367 AVG, 7 HR, 40 RBI
, outfielder: .367 AVG, 7 HR, 40 RBI Scott Newman , outfielder: .300 AVG, 18 HR, 9 2B, 59 RBI
, outfielder: .300 AVG, 18 HR, 9 2B, 59 RBI Vance Sheahan , shortstop: .331 AVG, 12 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI
, shortstop: .331 AVG, 12 HR, 15 2B, 57 RBI Wylie Waters, INF/OF: .268 AVG, 12 HR, 9 2B, 52 RBI
Clemson, USC Upstate national championship odds
Odds according to BetMGM.
Clemson: +3000
+3000 USC Upstate: +25000
Clemson NCAA Tournament history
The Tigers are hosting a regional for the third straight year and are playing in their 47th all-time NCAA Tournament in program history. Clemson will be looking to advance to a Super Regional for the second straight season. A trip to the College World Series in Omaha would be the Tigers' first since 2010.
USC Upstate NCAA Tournament history
The Spartans are playing in their first NCAA tournament game in program history. The winner of the Clemson Regional will face the winner of the Baton Rouge Regional, June 6-9.
Clemson schedule 2025
Last five games:
May 17 : at Pitt (W, 13-6)
: at Pitt (W, 13-6) May 21 : vs. Virginia Tech (W, 6-1)
: vs. Virginia Tech (W, 6-1) May 22 : vs. NC State (W, 7-6)
: vs. NC State (W, 7-6) May 24 : vs. Georgia Tech (W, 9-4)
: vs. Georgia Tech (W, 9-4) May 25: vs. North Carolina (L, 14-4)
Record: 44-16
USC Upstate schedule 2025
Last five games/series:
May 13 : at College of Charleston (L, 7-5)
: at College of Charleston (L, 7-5) May 15-17 : at UNC Asheville (W, 16-0; W, 7-5; W, 14-9)
: at UNC Asheville (W, 16-0; W, 7-5; W, 14-9) May 22 : vs. Winthrop (W, 7-0)
: vs. Winthrop (W, 7-0) May 23 : vs. High Point (W, 13-9)
: vs. High Point (W, 13-9) May 24: vs. Charleston Southern (W, 14-2)
Record: 36-23
Clemson Regional 2025 schedule, dates, start times, seeding
All scheduled start times Eastern.
Friday, May 30
Game 1: No. 3 seed Kentucky vs. No. 2 seed West Virginia, 12 p.m.
Game 2: No. 4 seed USC Upstate vs. No. 1 seed Clemson, 6 p.m.
Saturday, May 31
Game 3: Game 1 Loser vs. Game 2 Loser, 12 p.m.
Game 4: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner, 6 p.m.
Sunday, June 1
Game 5: Game 3 Winner Game 4 Loser, 12 p.m.
Game 6: Game 4 Winner vs. Game 5 Winner, 6 p.m.
Monday, June 2
Game 7: if NECESSARY, TBD
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