News digest, Sept. 4

Schedule set for Clemson's Texas sojourn

The schedule has been announced for Clemson's 2025 season-opening appearance in the Shriners Children College Showdown in Arlington, Texas. Coach Erik Bakich's Tigers will play Oklahoma State at noon (EST) Feb. 14, Arizona at noon Feb. 15 and Ole Miss at 3:30 p.m.  Feb. 16 in Globe Life Field. Games will stream on the FloBaseball subscription service. Tickets go on sale Thursday.
Arlington

Commitment

* Riley Ballard, RHP. Hanahan HS, to The Citadel, 2025.

* Evan Joiner, RHP, Ware County (Ga.) HS, to USC Aiken, 2025.

* Adam Lipscey, OF/RHP, River Ridge (Ga.) HS, to Coker, 2025.

* Candler Morden, OF/IF, Dutch Fork HS, to Francis Marion, 2025.

* Seth Pettett, C/IF, Sequoyah (Ga.) HS, to Southern Wesleyan, 2025.
* Banks Wickersham, RHP/Util, Fort Dorchester HS, to College of Charleston, 2026.

Decommitment

* Emory Horton, RHP, Boilings Springs HS, 2025, from South Carolina.