The Jackets (8-9 ACC) went into the rabid fandom of Clemson’s Doug Kingsmore Stadium needing a series win to avoid falling out of position to qualify for the ACC Tournament. The Tigers were equally needy, holding the 10th and final spot at 8-10. The previous few days saw the Tigers score a beatdown win over uga, while the Jackets had split games against Mercer and Georgia State. A road win over a Clemson team with an RPI of 10 would really help Tech in that key metric.
Clemson has a new head coach this year, Monte Lee, previously of College of Charleston.