TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Making its first appearance in the NCAA Softball Tournament in 25 years, Troy fell to No. 13 Clemson, 8-0, in the opening round of the Tuscaloosa Regional Friday afternoon at Rhoads Stadium.
Clemson (43-6), the ACC regular season champion, hit four home runs, including back-to-back shots in the third inning and USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year finalist Valerie Cagle stymied the Troy (36-16) batters through her four innings in the circle in addition to hitting a pair of home runs.
"It was a tough game in every aspect today," Troy head coach Beth Mullins said.