CLEMSON, S.C. --- Trey Pooser and William Privette combined for 13 strikeouts and held Clemson to two runs on five hits as the College of Charleston dropped a pitcher's duel to the Tigers, 2-1, on Tuesday evening at Doug Kingsmore Stadium.
 
LEADING OFF
Final Score: Clemson 2, College of Charleston 1
Location: Clemson, S.C. (Doug Kingsmore Stadium)
Records: Charleston (3-1), Clemson (4-0)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Cougars struck first taking a 1-0 lead in the top of the second on an RBI single by Luke Wood.
• Clemson answered with a two-run third pulling in front on a two-run home run off the bat of Cade Grice.
• The Cougars were unable to convert on several scoring chances late in the game leaving the tying run on third on three occasions.

KEY COUGARS

• JT Marr turned in his fourth consecutive multi-hit game to begin his Cougar career with a 2-for-4 effort.
• Wood went 1-for-4 with his RBI single in the second.
• Pooser went five innings, allowing two runs on five hits and striking out seven.
• Privette came out of the 'pen and held Clemson without a hit while fanning six in three innings of work.
• Freshman Tyler Sorrentino reached twice and recorded his first collegiate stolen base.

FOR THE NOTEBOOK

• Trotter Harlan drew a career-high three walks to extend his reached base streak to 16 games.
• The Cougars have scored first in each of the first four games this season.
• Privette equaled his career-best with his six strikeouts.

NEXT UP
The Cougars return home to host Siena in a three-set game beginning with a doubleheader on Saturday. First pitch of game is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. at Patriots Point.