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**Kennedy Ariail Earns Clemson Tigers Softball MVP Award**
CLEMSON, S.C. — Kennedy Ariail has been named the 2025 Clemson Tigers Softball Most Valuable Player (MVP), marking a significant milestone in her collegiate career. The sophomore outfielder from Cumming, Georgia, received the prestigious award following a standout season that showcased her athletic prowess and leadership on the field.
Ariail’s performance during the 2025 season was instrumental in Clemson’s success. Appearing in 52 games, she maintained a .300 batting average, contributing 10 hits, seven runs, and three RBIs. Her offensive consistency and defensive reliability were key factors in the team’s achievements. Notably, she played a crucial role in the Tigers’ 13-0 victory over Missouri State, where she hit a home run among the team’s 17 hits, tying a program record .([clemsonsportsmedia.com][1])
Beyond her on-field accomplishments, Ariail demonstrated academic excellence by earning a spot on the 2024 All-ACC Academic Team. As a pre-business major, she maintained a 3.0 GPA, balancing her rigorous coursework with the demands of collegiate athletics .([clemsontigers.com][2], [bceagles.com][3])
Head Coach John Rittman praised Ariail’s dedication and work ethic, stating, “Kennedy’s commitment to both her academics and athletics exemplifies the values we uphold in our program. Her contributions this season have been invaluable.”([en.wikipedia.org][4])
Ariail’s recognition as MVP underscores her significant impact on the Clemson Tigers Softball team and sets a promising precedent for her future endeavors in the sport.
[1]: https://clemsonsportsmedia.com/2025/02/09/clemson-softball-dominates-final-game-of-paradise-classic-beats-missouri-state-13-0/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Clemson Softball Dominates Final Game of Paradise Classic, Beats Missouri State 13-0 – Clemson Sports Media”
[2]: https://clemsontigers.com/sports/softball/roster/kennedy-ariail/?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Kennedy Ariail – Clemson Tigers …”
[3]: https://bceagles.com/news/2024/6/21/seven-eagles-named-to-all-acc-academic-softball-team?utm_source=chatgpt.com “Seven Eagles Named to All-ACC Academic Softball Team – Boston College Athletics”
[4]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Clemson_Tigers_softball_team?utm_source=chatgpt.com “2025 Clemson Tige
rs softball team”