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Clemson baseball player facing assault, battery charges after altercation at bar
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- Ariston Veasey, Clemson baseball pitcher, was charged with two counts of third-degree assault and battery after a January bar altercation at ROAR Clemson.
- The police report indicates Veasey was involved in a fight inside ROAR and was pinned down by another patron when officers arrived.
- Veasey received citations for public disorderly conduct and for a fake Georgia driver’s license found among his belongings.
- A trespass notice barred Veasey from ROAR, and officers later issued arrest warrants related to the Jan. 11 incident.
- Veasey surrendered on Jan. 14 and was released on a $930 personal recognizance bond pending further proceedings.
- ROAR management described the incident as violent and stated they are fully cooperating with the investigation and prioritize staff and guest safety.
- Veasey transferred to Clemson from Alabama and was preparing for Clemson’s 2026 season under coach Erik Bakich.
- Clemson’s 2026 preseason rankings place the Tigers around No. 19–20, signaling expectations despite the off-field incident.
- Clemson’s first 2026 series is scheduled for Feb. 13-15 against Army, as the program moves forward with Veasey in the mix.
- The Tiger’s reporting notes the Veasey incident and related legal status are being tracked among Clemson’s ongoing 2026 season coverage.
- The incident at ROAR resulted in a bar trespass notice and coincided with a broader review of Veasey’s status as a Clemson athlete.
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