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Clemson's Sarah Jacobs. Photo by Rex Brown.

By William Qualkinbush

CLEMSON — Eddie Radwanski knows how to build a program. He has done it in numerous places, so he is aware of what pieces need to be in place in order for a foundation to be laid.

While his Clemson women’s soccer team struggled through a brutally tough slate this season, he knew the team was getting closer and closer. It remains to be seen, but Thursday night’s 4-0 victory over Francis Marion may have served as the catapult that sends the program on to new heights.

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Halftime speech sparks victory on Senior Night

Tiger seniors get sent off with a come-from-behind win over Francis Marion. Photo by Rex Brown.

By Will Vandervort

CLEMSON, SC — Clemson Head Coach Eddie Radwanski was curious as he walked into the locker room with his Tigers locked in a scoreless tie with Francis Marion Thursday night.

Radwanski, never one to be short when it comes to motivating his players, looked at his underclassmen and said, “Do you guys like your seniors or not?”

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Tigers learning from their opponents

Clemson’s Vanessa Laxgang goes up for this header against Wake Forest. Photo by Kenny Fey.

By Will Vandervort

CLEMSON — Despite a 4-0 loss to third-ranked Wake Forest on Sunday at Riggs Field, the afternoon was not all that bad for the Clemson women’s soccer team. That’s because more than two dozen kids were on hand to get autographs from their favorite Clemson Tigers after the match.

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Women’s soccer Vanessa Laxgang

Clemson soccer player Vanessa Laxgang. Photo by Kenny Fey.

We ask student-athletes somewhere between 10-20 questions each week to find out what they are like off the playing fields at Clemson.

What are your nicknames?

V, Ness, Nessa

Describe yourself in three words.

Driven, outgoing, and loving

Who is your favorite sideline reporter?

I don’t feel that I have one.

What is your favorite song to listen to before a game?

Anything with a good beat. I really like a mix, techno/dubstep/club or rap. It pumps me up the most.

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Tigers gaining confidence

Clemson women’s soccer player Ashlynn Bass. Photo by Rex Brown.

By Ashley Denny

CLEMSON — In a game that was more closely fought than the scoreboard read senior Ashlynne Bass did what she could on defense to keep the young Clemson Women’s Soccer team in the game.

An injury to fellow defensive starter Stacy Huddleston for the Tigers, and a few controversial play calls, put the Tigers in the hole quickly against fifth- ranked Boston College; however Bass continued to battle, playing with hustle and poise and didn’t let up until there was no time left on the clock.

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Tigers not looking for sympathy

Clemson Head Coach Eddie Radwanski yells out instructions during Clemson's 2-1 loss to Maryland last Thursday night. Photo by Rex Brown

By Will Vandervort

CLEMSON — Clemson Head Coach Eddie Radwanski was not looking for any sympathy following Thursday night’s 2-1 loss to 11th-ranked Maryland. Instead, the Tigers’ first-year coach wanted a victory, something he believed his team played well enough to earn at Historic Riggs Field.

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Savannah Coiner

Clemson’s Savannah Coiner works the ball up field against Duke. Photo by Tyler Smith.

Women’s soccer Savannah Coiner

We ask student-athletes somewhere between 10-20 questions each week to find out what they are like off the playing fields at Clemson.

What are your nicknames?
Sav, and I went by V at home

Describe yourself in three words.
Loud, clumsy, and blonde

Who is your favorite sideline reporter?
I don’t really have one

What is your favorite song to listen to before a game?
I’m on One by Drake

Who is the team clown?
Brittany Beaumont

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Women’s soccer Morgan Hurt

Clemson goalkeeper Morgan Hurt attempts to make this stop against Florida State. Photo by Rex Brown.

In general, how difficult is it to play keeper?

“Keeper is an extremely hard position because you have a lot of people in front of you that you have to take care of. You can’t just take care of yourself because if you make a mistake, the ball is in the goal. You have to keep strong and confident and stay focused the entire time.”

—compiled by Danielle Lester

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