CLEMSON — Clemson can thank Marian Collins if it gets to host another NCAA Regional in a few weeks.
The Clemson shortstop caught a 1-2 pitch from South Carolina starter Sam Gress in the bottom of the ninth inning and sent to left centerfield to lift No. 15 Clemson to a stunning 2-1 come-from-behind victory over the ninth-ranked Gamecocks.
It was Collins’ second home run of the night. The first tied the game in the bottom of the sixth inning.
Arianna Rodi gave the Gamecocks a 1-0 lead in the top of the third inning with a two-out home run to right centerfield.