Clemson softball tops Western Carolina 7-3 on the road

Clemson softball took care of business on the road Wednesday night, knocking off Western Carolina Catamounts softball 7-3 in Cullowhee, powered by a balanced offensive attack and a strong showing in the circle. It didn’t start clean by any means. Clemson fell behind early after Western Carolina scratched across a run in the first, and for a couple of innings, the Tigers looked like they were still settling in.

But once the bats got going, it flipped fast. Clemson tied things up in the third, then took control in the fourth behind timely hitting and pressure on the bases. From there, it felt like the Tigers were in control the rest of the night.

They added on in the fifth and created separation in the sixth, turning a tight game into a comfortable one heading into the final inning. What stood out most wasn’t one big swing; it was how many different players contributed. Clemson finished with 12 hits and had production throughout the lineup.

Julia Knowler led the way with 2 hits and 2 RBI, continuing to be a reliable presence in the middle of the order. Taylor Pipkins added 2 hits, scored twice, and drove in a run, while J. Brockenbrough and Mac Paves each chipped in with multi-hit performances of their own.