The University of Notre Dame softball team lost to No. 21/20 Clemson after Clemson scored six runs in the seventh inning, turning a 6-5 lead for Notre Dame into a commanding 11-6 victory for Clemson at Melissa Cook Stadium in South Bend, Ind.

By the Numbers
  • Notre Dame falls to 23-20 on the season and 7-13 in ACC action.
  • Clemson improves to 31-14 overall and 13-7 in the league.
  • Addison Amaral led Notre Dame's offense, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and hitting her eighth home run of the season.
Yes, But

Clemson's comeback in the seventh inning overshadowed Notre Dame's earlier lead in the game.

State of Play
  • Notre Dame: 23-20 (7-13 ACC)
  • Clemson: 31-14 (13-7 ACC)
What's Next

The series between Notre Dame and Clemson concludes tomorrow at 6 p.m. on ACC Network at Melissa Cook Stadium.

Bottom Line

Clemson's late-game surge secured a decisive victory, highlighting the need for Notre Dame to maintain leads through the game to secure wins in future matchups.