Clemson baseball vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers in NCAA regional final: Our best photos (2024)

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich greets fans in the Cheap Seats section and Cajun Cafe, celebrating after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson players run to the Cheap Seats section and Cajun Cafe celebrating with fans after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson players run to the Cheap Seats section and Cajun Cafe celebrating with fans after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson sophom*ore Cam Cannarella (10) hits a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Cam Cannarella (10) reacts after he hits a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Cam Cannarella (10) reacts after he hits a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson fans wave cell phone lights at a break during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) hits a two-run double against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) reacts near Coastal Carolina sophom*ore Blake Barthol (7) after hitting a two-run double against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) reacts near Coastal Carolina sophom*ore Blake Barthol (7) after hitting a two-run double against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson junior Austin Gordon (56) pitches against Coastal Carolina University during the top of the ninth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson junior Austin Gordon (56) reacts with catcher Jimmy Obertop (11) after helping beat Coastal Carolina University at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson junior Austin Gordon (56) reacts with catcher Jimmy Obertop (11) after helping beat Coastal Carolina University at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson University Athletic Director Graham Neff, left, President Jim Clements, and Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich celebrate after the Tigers beat Coastal Carolina University at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson won 12-5, advancing to the Super Regionals.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich talks with retiring Coastal Carolina University Head Coach Gary Gilmore after the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals after their 12-5 win.

Retiring Coastal Carolina University Head Coach Gary Gilmore walks toward players after talking with Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich following the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals after their 12-5 win.

Clemson players run to the Cheap Seats section and Cajun Cafe celebrating with fans after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson players run to the Cheap Seats section and Cajun Cafe celebrating with fans after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) jumps up in the Cheap Seats section and Cajun Cafe celebrating with fans after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson senior Blake Wright(8) and Cam Cannarella (10) greet fans celebrating after they beat Coastal Carolina University 12-5 at the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. Clemson advances to the Super Regionals.

Clemson sophom*ore Cam Cannarella (10) watches a ball go by him on a pitch from Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the eighth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) forces out Coastal Carolina junior Sam Antonacci (10) at third before completing the double play during the top of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Ethan Darden (39) celebrates getting the third out with Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) during the top of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson teammates smile as senior Blake Wright (8) comes in the dugout, after an inning in which Wright pulled off a hidden ball trick to get an out during the top of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Coastal Carolina University Head Coach Gary Gilmore argues with an umpire during the bottom of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) reacts after making a throw to first base to get out the last Coastal Carolina University batter during the top of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jimmy Obertop (11) is congratulated after hitting a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Ethan Darden (39) pitches to Coastal Carolina University during the top of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Ethan Darden (39) pitches to Coastal Carolina University during the top of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) hits against Coastal Carolina Universityduring the bottom of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Cam Cannarella (10) hits against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) steals second base near Coastal Carolina sophom*ore Blake Barthol (7) during the bottom of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jimmy Obertop (11) hits against Coastal Carolina senior Trevor Hinkel (19) during the bottom of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) is greeted by teammates after scoring against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Tristan Bissetta (27) bats against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the first inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson teammates smile as senior Blake Wright (8) comes in the dugout, after an inning in which Wright pulled off a hidden ball trick to get an out during the top of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Nolan Nawrocki (2) steals second base under the tag of Coastal Carolina sophom*ore Blake Barthol (7) during the bottom of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Nolan Nawrocki (2) steals second base under the tag of Coastal Carolina sophom*ore Blake Barthol (7) during the bottom of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson players react in the dugout during the bottom of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson freshman Jarren Purify (23) rounds second to get to third on a hit and run play against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) bats against Coastal Carolina Universityduring the bottom of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) makes a throw to first base to get out the last Coastal Carolina University batter during the top of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jimmy Obertop (11) hits a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jimmy Obertop (11) is congratulated after hitting a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jimmy Obertop (11) is congratulated after hitting a home run against Coastal Carolina University during the bottom of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Coastal Carolina sophom*ore Blake Barthol (7) turns a double play over Clemson sophom*ore Tristan Bissetta (27) during the bottom of the third inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Ethan Darden (39) pitches to Coastal Carolina University during the top of the fourth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Ethan Darden (39) pitches to Coastal Carolina University during the top of the fourth inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Fans fill the seats before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) throws a ball to first base before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson sophom*ore Cam Cannarella (10) flexes near sophom*ore Tristan Bissetta (27) with a smile before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Coastal Carolina graduate Josh O'Neill (32) warms up near a line of early standing room arrivals along the third base line, before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich hits to infielders before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson freshman Tryston McCladdie (55) throws a ball to first base before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson junior Lucas Mahlstedt (47) practices before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson senior Jacob Hinderleider (6) gets ready to warm up before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich waves to fans before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Clemson Head Coach Erik Bakich waves to fans before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.

Grounds crew workers remove the infield tarp as Clemson junior Lucas Mahlstedt (47) stretches, preparing before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Grounds crew workers push water off the infield tarp after a heavy but brief rain, as they prepare the field before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Grounds crew workers remove the infield tarp as Clemson sophom*ore Jack Crighton (3) warms up before the game with Clemson and Coastal Carolina University the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024. The game is scheduled to start at 6 p.m.

Clemson sophom*ore Ethan Darden (39) smiles with Clemson senior Blake Wright (8) after pulling off a hidden ball trick to get an out during the top of the second inning of the NCAA baseball Clemson Regional at Doug Kingsmore Stadium in Clemson Sunday, June 2, 2024.