Clemson softball has relied on one phrase since the season began.
"Bring it on."
Those three words have carried immense weight, inviting any obstacles to be thrown their way. The Tigers, led by John Rittman, believe no challenge is too great.
Heading into the season, the immediate challenge was replacing a bevy of talent that left the program after last spring. Valerie Cagle, along with 10 more seniors, completed their final outings for Clemson back in the Tuscaloosa Regional, falling to Southeastern Louisiana.
That was only magnified by a 3-6 start to open the season, with four straight losses in the Clearwater Invitational serving as the staging ground for it.