Clemson Women’s Soccer Falls to South Carolina in Palmetto Series Opener
Clemson Women's Soccer, ranked No. 24, lost their first Palmetto Series match of the season 1-0 against the South Carolina Gamecocks in Columbia, S.C., despite outshooting their opponent 12-6.
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 21, 2026 —
Clemson Women’s Soccer, currently ranked No. 24 in the nation, suffered a 1-0 defeat to the South Carolina Gamecocks in their opening Palmetto Series match of the season. The game took place in Columbia, S.C.
Despite controlling possession and generating more offensive opportunities, the Tigers were unable to find the back of the net. Clemson recorded 12 shots in the contest, while South Carolina managed only 6 shots. The decisive goal was scored by the Gamecocks, securing the victory for the home team.
The loss marks the first Palmetto Series match of the season for the No. 24 ranked Clemson squad. Further details regarding the match, including the specific time of the goal and the goal scorer, were not provided in the summary.
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