Fifth-seeded Clemson’s one-run win over No. 4 seed NC State in the quarterfinals of the ACC Tournament had to be extremely satisfying for Erik Bakich’s bunch, and in more ways than one.
This time last month, the Tigers were getting swept by the Wolfpack in Raleigh, which was the beginning of a skid that saw Clemson lose nine of 12 and drop three consecutive ACC series.
So, getting a win over and eliminating the team responsible for starting that skid had to give the Tigers a sense of pride. Add in the way they beat the Wolfpack, by one run in a game full of lead changes, and it made it feel even sweeter.