Clemson men's basketball wins opener in blowout fashion

Clemson Men’s Basketball Opens Season with a Dominant Win

The Clemson Tigers showcased a strong defensive performance, limiting New Hampshire to only one successful three-point shot out of 18 attempts in the first half. Clemson defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats with a final score of 88-38, beginning their season with an impressive 1-0 record.

Balanced Offensive Effort

Clemson’s offense was well-distributed throughout the game, as 10 players logged at least 15 minutes on the court. The team’s 50-point margin of victory marked head coach Brad Brownell’s largest opening win margin in his tenure.

The Tigers scored 43 points in the first half with contributions from nine players, though no one reached double digits during that period. Brownell rotated his lineup frequently, even pulling all five starters within the first five minutes, a strategy that persisted into the second half.

Depth and Contributions

Six players scored between 7 and 11 points in the second half.
Every player who entered the game scored except freshman Chase Thompson.
A total of 12 Clemson players appeared in the game, an unusual depth deployment for Brownell’s squad.

“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 Clemson in scoring with 18 points earned during his 20 minutes on the court.

Summary: Clemson’s season opener highlighted deep team contributions and strategic rotations, leading to a commanding 50-point victory under coach Brad Brownell.

thetigercu.com — 2025-11-05

Clemson Men’s Basketball Opens Season with a Dominant Win

Balanced Offensive Effort

Depth and Contributions

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