Volleyball vs. Eastern Kentucky – NIVC First Round – Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site

Clemson (17-13, 8-10 ACC) vs. Eastern Kentucky

MATCH SETUPS

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PREVIEW

Clemson makes the NIVC for the second-consecutive season
The Tigers will take on Eastern Kentucky at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30
The Tigers enter the first week of postseason play with a 17-13 overall record (8-10 ACC)
Clemson holds a 4-0 record against the Colonels and last played them on Sept. 3, 1999, where the Tigers took a 3-0 victory

NIVC HISTORY

The 2023 selection to the NIVC is Clemson’s third selection in program history
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. They took the Golden Eagles to four sets, before falling in the opening round

NOTEWORTHY SEASON

Clemson’s 17 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 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
Welcomed 1,393 fans to Jervey Gym against NC State on Sept. 22 for the most fans in attendance during the Simpson Kirr era

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