Clemson Softball Head Coach John Rittman announced the addition of graduate transfer Sam Russ (Charlotte, N.C./Providence Day) to the Tigers’ 2021-22 roster on Wednesday. Russ spent the previous four seasons at NC State as an outfielder.
Russ is a two-time All-ACC selection, having garnered Second Team All-ACC honors in 2019 and Third Team accolades in 2021. She was also named to the 2019 ACC Tournament Team. Russ holds NC State’s all-time record for career stolen bases (103) and owns the single season record for stolen bases (32), which she set on two occasions in 2019 and 2021. Upon concluding her tenure at NC State, Russ is currently fifth in career batting average (.