Monday, May 20, 2024

News digest, May 20

Winthrop, Riginos part ways

Winthrop is looking for a new coach after not renewing the contract of Tom Riginos. Athletic director Chuck Rey announced the decision on Monday. Riginos, a former Clemson assistant, had a 348-377-1 record in 15 seasons, including 19-29-1 this season. His best record was a 40-19 mark in 2015.

Winthrop is the second state school to have announced a coaching vacancy since season's end.  Art Inabinet retired as Francis Marion coach

Tournament previews

Clemson (ACC Tournament)
* Tigers

Coastal Carolina (Sun Belt Conference Tournament)
* Chanticleers

South Carolina (SEC Tournament)
* Gamecocks

Honors

All-ACC
* First team:
SP - Aidan Knaak, Clemson.
* Second team: 2B - Blake Wright, Clemson.
* Third team: OF - Cam Cannarella, Clemson.
* Freshman: SP - Aidan Knaak, Clemson.

All-SEC
* First team:
SS - David Mershon, Mississippi State (Taylors).
* Second team: C - Cole Messina, South Carolina.
SEC

All-Sun Belt Conference
* First team:
2B - Blake Barthol, Coastal Carolina; 3B: Sam Antonacci, Coastal Carolina.
* Second team: C - Caden Bodine, Coastal Carolina.

Rankings

* Baseball America: 1. Tennessee. 10. Clemson.
BBA

* D1Baseball: 1. Tennessee. 3. Clemson.
D1BB

* NCBWA: 1. Tennessee. 4. Clemson.
Scribes

* Perfect Game: 1. Tennessee. 6. Clemson.
PG

* USA TODAY: 1. Tennessee. 5. Clemson

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