US EditionPipkins two-run blast helps send 11th-ranked Clemson past Kentucky to Super Regional
- Clemson beat Kentucky 5-1 on Sunday to claim the Clemson Regional title and move on to the NCAA Super Regional in softball.
- The victory followed Clemson’s strong tournament run as the 11th seed and ended Kentucky’s season with a 31-28 record under coach Rachel Lawson.
- Key moments included Clemson’s early lead from a double, a two-run homer by freshman Taylor Pipkins in the fourth inning, and an insurance run scored in the seventh inning.
- Pitcher Reese Basinger earned the win with 5.2 innings pitched and 3 strikeouts, while Kentucky’s Peyton Plotts went 2-for-3 and scored their only run on an error.
- Clemson will now face No. Seed Texas in a best-of-three Super Regional in Austin for a spot in the 2025 Women’s College World Series, marking Clemson’s third such appearance.
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Pipkins two-run blast helps send 11th-ranked Clemson past Kentucky to Super Regional
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Freshman Taylor Pipkins hit a two-run homer and Marian Collins went 3-for-3 at the plate and No. 11 Clemson eliminated Kentucky with a 5-1 win in the Clemson Regional on Sunday.
UK softball's season comes to an end in the Clemson Regional
Kentucky softball's season came to an end Sunday afternoon in the championship of the Clemson Regional, falling to the Tigers 5-1. After falling to Northwestern in the opening round on Friday 4-0, UK fought back in the loser's bracket on Saturday. The Cats took down USC Upstate in game one, 11-0 in six innings and then defeated Northwestern 8-1 in game two to advance to Sunday's championship vs. No. 11 Clemson. Kentucky beat the Tigers earlier i…
Kentucky Softball Suffers Season Ending Loss In Clemson Regional Final
After suffering a 5-1 loss against the Clemson Tigers on Sunday, May 18, Kentucky softball left the field, marking an end to the season. The Wildcats went 31-28 this year, only winning seven out of their 24 conference matchups. However, the team still made history, reaching their 16th consecutive NCAA tournament under head coach Rachel Lawson. Lawson’s group is one of 12 programs in the country to be selected to the tournament every single seaso…
Clemson wins regional, ends Kentucky’s season - Nation of Blue
Clemson defeated Kentucky 5-1 to win the Clemson Regional and advance in the NCAA Softball Tournament on Sunday. The Wildcats close out the 2025 season with a 31-28 record. This is the 16th-straight season that head coach Rachel Lawson has led the Cats to the NCAA Tournament and won 30 or more games. Here is a recap from UK Athletics: CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Tigers, seeded 11th nationally in the 2025 NCAA Softball Championship, defeated Kent…
Kentucky falls to Clemson 5-1 in regional final
CLEMSON, Sc. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – The tigers beat the cats 5-1 in Sunday’s regional final, eliminating Kentucky’s chances at a super regional. Kentucky finished their season at 31-38 overall and 7-17 in the SEC. That marks the 16th-straight season Rachel Lawson has guided the cats to the NCAA Tournament, as well as her 16th consecutive 30-win season. Categories: Solid Blue, Sports
Clemson downs Kentucky, advances to 3rd Super Regional in last 4 seasons
Clemson is riding an impressive streak of solid NCAA Tournament performances in recent history. Now, the Tigers are hoping this year will be the time to break through to their first Women’s College World Series appearance in program history. On Sunday, Clemson took a big step toward that goal, taking out Kentucky in the regional championship. After the Tigers rolled to Sunday’s finals with 2 straight wins as the regional host, Kentucky could not…
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