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Clemson uses 8-run 6th inning to down Virginia Tech in ACC Softball Tournament semifinal
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Clemson softball roughed out tough conditions to pull off an improbable victory on Friday in the ACC Softball Tournament.
The No. 2-seeded Tigers entered the bottom of the sixth inning with just six outs to spare and faced a seven-run deficit against No. 3 seed Virginia Tech at Harrington Athletics Village in Brighton, Massachusetts. However, Clemson sent 14 hitters to the plate in an eight-run inning to pull off a 10-9 victory over the Hokies to advance to the championship game.
The Tigers will take on the No. 1 seed in Florida State at 2:30 p.m. ET on Sunday. With Clemson entering the ACC Tournament ranked No. 13 in RPI, a win over the Seminoles could help it earn a top-eight national seed with a chance to host the regional and super regionals.
Here’s a breakdown of the eight-run sixth inning, which propelled the Tigers to a major comeback win:
Clemson softball’s eight-run sixth inning vs Virginia Tech
Following a four-run inning from Virginia Tech in the top of the sixth inning, Clemson faced a 9-2 deficit entering the bottom of the sixth, leaving the Tigers with just six outs from elimination from the tournament.
Jamison Brockenbrough opened the bottom of the frame with a groundout to the second baseman, Rachel Castine. Leadoff hitter Alex Brown singled through the left side, followed by a double by Maddie Moore. Julia Knowler reached on an error as the next batter, plating two runs to cut the deficit to 9-4.
Macey Cintron earned a one-out walk and then Aby Viera grounded unassisted to the first baseman to set up second and third with two outs. From there, with conditions worsening with heavy rain falling from the open sky, Virginia Tech fell apart and Clemson took full advantage.
Marian Collins doubled to left field to plate two more runs, 9-6. The Hokies turned to ace Emma Lemley to get them out of the jam with just one more out. However, Lemley walked Taylor Pipkins and Haylee Whitesides on nine pitches to load the bases.
Brockenbrough and Brown each earned full-count walks to cut the deficit to 9-8. Moore was hit by a pitch with the bases still loaded to even the score at 9, which sent Lemley to an early shower without recording an out. Reliever Sophie Kleiman entered and walked Knowler on a full count and Clemson had its first lead of the game at 10-9.
Cintron struck out swinging on a ball in the dirt on a 3-2 count to end the Tigers’ threat, but Clemson had plated eight runs in the frame on three hits, six walks and a hit by pitch.
Brooke McCubbin worked around a one-out walk to close out the victory for the Tigers, despite the heavy rainfall, to clinch a spot in the championship game for the third time in program history.
Here’s a breakdown of the sixth inning, batter-by-batter:
- Jamison Brockenbrough grounds out to second (1 out)
- Alex Brown single
- Maddie Moore double
- Julia Knowler reaches on fielding errors; Brown and Moore score (VTech leads 9-4)
- Aby Vieira grounds out to first (2 outs)
- Marian Collins doubles to left field; Cintron and Knowler score (VTech leads 9-6)
- Emma Lemley enters for Emma Mazzarone at pitcher for Virginia Tech
- Taylor Pipkins walks
- Haylee Whitesides walks
- Brockenbrough walks; Collins scores (VTech leads 9-7)
- Brown walks; Pipkins scores (VTech leads 9-8)
- Moore hit by pitch; Whitesides scores (Game tied 9-9)
- Sophie Kleiman enters for Emma Lemley at pitcher for Virginia Tech
- Knowler walks; Brockenbrough scores (Clemson leads 10-9)
- Cintron strikes out swinging (3 outs)
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West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting ‘Country Roads,’ lighting a couch on fire
A big moment in any student-athlete’s career is announcing what school they’re committing to, and I don’t think you’re going to find an announcement better than one we’ve got coming from one of the newest West Virginia Mountaineers.
What’s that smell? It… it smells like a couch burning to the sounds of the Mountaineers’ beloved John Denver “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
You bet your sweet a– that’s what it is.
There’s a growing chance that any recruit who lights a couch on fire is going to end up wearing one of these. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Ethan Lawson is a 6’6″, 300-lb offensive lineman and part of the 2027 recruiting class.
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According to Sport Illustrated he has fielded offers from a bunch of programs including Appalachian State, Liberty, Air Force, Army, Navy, Duke, Wake Forest, UConn and more.
But, they all missed out because Lawson posted his decision on X, and well… I think he was always West Virginia material.
Bobcat Goldthwait was burning couches on camera before it was cool.
But, alright, there’s no doubt about it: someone is about to sell some jerseys.
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And if there’s not a furniture store in Morgantown that brings in Lawson and fellow offensive line recruit Kevin Brown (who also lit a couch on fire because that’s becoming a thing) for an ad, then… then, well, I don’t know what, but it would be quite the missed opportunity.
It’s early, but Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia Mountaineers lead college football in recruits burning couches. (Ben Queen-Imagn Images)
Hey, like it or not, sometimes in the age of NIL it can be a popularity contest. If fans like you, it could mean greater visibility and more lucrative deals. Perhaps that was the mission here, and we all know it worked.
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I refuse to believe any Mountaineers fans saw that video, heard the song and then didn’t reflexively raise a beer (even if they didn’t realize they were drinking one and say, “Hell yeah, brother.”)
We’ll see if the sort of thing translates onto the field, but even if it doesn’t, I feel like there’s money to be made making appearances and lighting furniture on fire at frat parties.
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Crews put out house fire in Bristol, Virginia
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Crews put out a house fire in Bristol, Virginia, on Wednesday morning, according to officials.
The Bristol, Virginia Fire Department was dispatched at 3:09 a.m. for the fire in the 900 block of Vermont Avenue. The house was unoccupied at the time fire crews arrived on the scene.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames in the front of the house. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire under challenging conditions. The fire scene remains active and an investigation is underway. No injuries have been reported.
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Virginia Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 3 Night results for June 2, 2026
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Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at June 2, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
15-26-43-48-60, Mega Ball: 12
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 4-5-7, FB: 9
Day: 8-7-6, FB: 5
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 7-0-6-5, FB: 8
Day: 1-1-9-0, FB: 1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 2-9-1-0-4, FB: 0
Day: 5-9-4-1-7, FB: 0
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 10
After Hours: 14
Prime Time: 04
Rush Hour: 13
Lunch Break: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Millionaire for Life
Drawing everyday at 11:15 p.m.
16-33-41-50-52, Bonus: 01
Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.
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