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Newest Clemson collective signs first two NIL deals

Clemson continues to make progress in the NIL game, with a new collective signing its first two deals since officially launching one week ago.

The Clemson community seems to be progressively adapting to the new ways of college athletics day by day.

According to its Twitter account, Dear Old Clemson has signed its first two NIL deals with Clemson softball pitcher Mille Thompson and shortstop Alia Logoleo. The pair helped lead the Tigers to their first super regionals appearance in program history this year before they ultimately fell to Oklahoma State in two games.

Founded by two Clemson alumni, Dear Old Clemson serves as a collective aiming to do NIL “the Clemson way” while benefitting student-athletes. According to its initial press release on June 2, “The collective compensates Clemson student-athletes for attending events, promoting businesses, signing collectibles, sales of collectibles and interacting with members in person and virtually.”

Both Logoleo and Thompson had impressive postseason performances for the Tigers, with Logoleo batting 6-for-10 in the ACC Championship while Thompson pitched a five-inning no-hitter in the Clemson Regional. With the initial success of Clemson’s softball program, which has only had two full seasons, the athletes seem to be now benefiting financially off of the field.

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Twitter reacts: Clemson dominates in home regional opener

Here’s how social media reacted to Clemson softball’s run-rule victory over UNC Wilmington in regional play.

Clemson softball had no problem on Friday advancing to the winner’s bracket of regional play in the NCAA Tournament, blowing out UNC Wilmington.

In the 9-0 run-rule victory over the Seahawks, the Tigers got out to an early lead in the first inning. Led by shortstop Alia Logoelo, who had a two-run homer in the inning, Clemson had six runs and five hits in the first. In the past four games, Logoleo has batted .538 and has had eight combined RBIs and four home runs. She finished 1-3 against the Seahawks.

Center fielder McKenzie Clark also had a strong performance, going 3-for-3 at the plate.

Meanwhile, Clemson pitcher Millie Thompson had her second no-hitter this season, finishing with four strikeouts in her five innings pitched.

With the help of Thomspon, Clark and Logoleo, among others, the Tigers advanced to the winner’s bracket of the Clemson Regional. They will play the winner of Aubrun and Lousiana at McWhorter Stadium on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Here’s how Twitter reacted to Clemson’s dominant game one performance.