Bakich Brings Fun Back to Clemson Baseball

CLEMSON — Six years ago, Clemson football head coach Dabo Swinney made a memorable statement after his team’s fifth-consecutive win over rival South Carolina. He declared, despite living in a critical culture, “the fun is in the winning.” Since then, that motto has become a cornerstone of Clemson football’s mindset, as Swinney and the Tigers […]

Clemson Star ‘Wants to be kid a little longer’

CLEMSON — Last April, Andrew Ciufo received a phone call that threw a wrench in his, and Clemson’s, plans for the spring. A few days after suffering a knee injury in the Tigers’ win at Notre Dame on April 6, the shortstop got a call from head coach Erik Bakich with an update on his […]

Ciufo Sees Wide-Ranging Benefits for Clemson Due to Exhibition with Bananas

CLEMSON – Andrew Ciufo’s journey back to the baseball field is complete. After transferring to Clemson, the veteran infielder was on his way to putting together a solid season as the Tigers’ starting shortstop last season. However, a torn ACL suffered on the road at Notre Dame in early April would end his season prematurely. […]

Clemson Star Has Message for Tiger Fans on Decision to Return

Clemson shortstop Andrew Ciufo is set to use his final year of eligibility and return to the diamond for the Tigers in 2025, as The Clemson Insider reported Wednesday morning. Head coach Erik Bakich also confirmed Ciufo’s return when meeting with the media on Wednesday, and on Wednesday afternoon, Ciufo took to social media with […]

Major Player Set to Return to Clemson Baseball

A major piece of Clemson’s infield is planning to return next season. The Clemson Insider has confirmed that shortstop Andrew Ciufo is set to use his final year of eligibility and return to the diamond for the Tigers in 2025. Head coach Erik Bakich also confirmed the return when meeting with the media on Wednesday. […]

Bad News for Clemson Baseball

Clemson baseball announced some bad news Tuesday night. Following Tuesday night’s win over Charlotte head coach Erik Bakich confirmed the news on Andrew Ciufo injury. Coach Bakich said Ciufo suffered a torn ACL and is done for the season.  The injury occurred in the second game of the Notre Dame series.

Ciufo Welcomes Himself to Clemson-South Carolina Rivalry

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Growing up in Medford, N.Y., Andrew Ciufo understands what a good baseball rivalry looks like. He is a diehard New York Yankees fan. Obviously, he does not like the Boston Red Sox. The Yankees and Rex Sox are the biggest rivals in Major League Baseball, much like Clemson and South Carolina are […]

NY native commit on heading down south, meeting Tiger fans

Clemson baseball landed Georgetown infielder Andrew Ciufo in the transfer portal May 28. While he played for the Hoyas, he is a New York native and now makes his way down to the South to play for the Tigers. The Georgetown campus is closer to Clemson, but it’s a connection that Ciufo slowly built that […]

Ciufo details how Clemson transfer came to fruition

Clemson baseball has landed two transfers since the season came to a close. One of those is former Georgetown infielder Andrew Ciufo. The Big East talent entered the portal in March after undergoing a procedure that sidelined his final season for the Bulldogs. Before the process, Ciufo had the Tigers as his top program to […]