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Clemson (19-13, 8-10 ACC) at UTEP

MATCH SETUPS

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PREVIEW

Clemson advances to the third round of the NIVC after sweeping Eastern Kentucky in the opening round and defeating Ball State in the second round
This is the second-consecutive season Clemson has made the NIVC, and the third time overall
The Tigers will take on UTEP, who defeated North Florida and UT Arlington in the first and second round
The Tigers take an 19-13 overall record into Wednesday night’s matchup
Clemson holds an 1-0 record against the Miners after previously defeating UTEP earlier this season in a reverse sweep during the Tulane Invitational

NIVC HISTORY

The 2023 selection to the NIVC is Clemson’s third selection in program history
The Tigers advanced to the third round of 2023 after defeated Ball State in five sets
Clemson’s opening round sweep against EKU in 2023 marks the first postseason win since 2018
Clemson first made the NIVC in 2018 and advanced to the third round before dropping a thre-set match to College of Charleston
The Tigers defeated both Alabama A&M and Radford that season to advance to be one of the final eight teams
Last season, Clemson was selected and played Kent State in the opening round in Lynchburg, Va.

NOTEWORTHY SEASON

Clemson’s 19 wins ties for the most in a single-season since 2018 when Clemson finished the regular season with 17 and ended the season with 19 following two wins in the NIVC Tournament
Through the first 20 games of the season, Clemson posted a 12-8 record to mark the best start in program history since 2014 (14-6) – maintained this through the first 25 matches with a 15-10 record for the best record through 25 matches since 2014 as well
The Tigers also won eight ACC matches in 2023 to mark the most under Head Coach Jackie Simpson Kirr and the most since 2018
With the eight wins, Clemson tied for eighth in the ACC to mark the highest finish since 2012 when the Tigers tied for fourth with a 12-8 record
The Tigers recorded their 900th victory in program history after defeating Virginia Tech in Jervey Gym on Oct. 1, 2023 – happened in the 46th year of competition and held a 900-690 overall record

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