Clemson Men's Basketball Opens Season with Dominant Win
The Clemson Tigers showcased their defensive prowess by limiting New Hampshire to only one made three-point shot in the entire first half out of 18 attempts. Clemson secured an impressive 88-38 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats, kicking off their season with a 1-0 record.
Balanced Offensive Effort
Clemson spread its scoring across the roster, with 10 players logging at least 15 minutes on the court. The Tigers scored 43 points in the first half with nine players contributing, but none reaching double digits in that period. Head coach Brad Brownell rotated his lineup early, substituting all five starters within the first five minutes and continuing to rely heavily on his bench throughout the game.
Player Contributions
- Six players finished the game with 7 to 11 points each.
- Chase Thompson, a freshman, was the only player who did not score.
- A total of 12 players saw game time, an unusual depth for a Brownell-coached squad.
“I think you see that a lot of guys can contribute. I thought our starters did some really good things establishing the tone and the way we were gonna play,” said Coach Brownell.
Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner led all scorers, putting up 18 points in 20 minutes on the floor.
Coaching Milestone
The 50-point margin was the largest season opener victory margin for Coach Brownell in his tenure with Clemson.
Summary: Clemson started the season strong with a commanding win, marked by balanced scoring and deep rotation, highlighting team depth and solid coaching.
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