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Clemson softball fell behind early in its NCAA Tournament opener against Southeastern Louisiana, but head coach John Rittman is confident his club will be able to fight back and get back in the game and the Tuscaloosa Regional. Starting pitcher Valerie Cagle allowed 3 earned runs in 2 2/3 innings, before giving way to Millie Thompson. Unfortunately for the Tigers, the lefty also struggled as Southeastern Louisiana pushed its lead to 6-0 in the fifth. Rittman will rely on seniors moving forward to try to get back in the game and in the regional so that the Clemson season doesn’t end quickly in …

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