Clemson men's basketball wins opener in blowout fashion - The Tiger

Clemson Men's Basketball Starts Season with Strong Victory

The Clemson Tigers opened their season with a dominant 88-38 win over the New Hampshire Wildcats. Their defense was exceptional, limiting New Hampshire to only one made 3-point shot from 18 attempts in the first half.

Balanced Offensive Effort

Clemson distributed their scoring evenly, with 10 players playing at least 15 minutes. Despite scoring 43 points in the first half with nine players, no individual reached double digits at that point. Head coach Brad Brownell made frequent substitutions, resting all five starters within the first five minutes and continuing to share the court time widely throughout the game.

Player Contributions

“I think you see that a lot of guys can contribute,” Brownell said. “I thought our starters did some really good things establishing the tone and the way we were gonna play.”
Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner led the team with 18 points in just 20 minutes on the court.
Significance of the Win

The 50-point victory represents Brad Brownell’s largest winning margin in a season opener, setting a confident tone for Clemson's basketball campaign.

Summary: Clemson's strong defense and deep, balanced roster led to a historic opening win, showcasing promising depth and teamwork early in the season.

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