Clemson men's basketball wins opener in blowout fashion

Clemson Men's Basketball Wins Opener in Blowout Fashion

The Clemson Tigers started their season with a commanding 88-38 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats. The team demonstrated strong defense, limiting New Hampshire to only one made 3-point shot on 18 attempts during the first half.

Balanced Offensive Effort

Clemson distributed scoring evenly, with 10 players logging at least 15 minutes on the court. Despite having nine players score in the first half, none reached double digits individually. The Tigers put up 43 points before halftime.

Coach Brownell's Strategy

Head coach Brad Brownell replaced all five starters within the first five minutes, emphasizing bench utilization early in the game.
This rotation pattern continued in the second half, as six players finished with between 7 and 11 points each.
12 different players participated on the court, showing a deeper rotation than usual for Brownell's teams.

“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.”

Key Performer

Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner led Clemson’s scoring with 18 points in just 20 minutes of play. Every player who saw action scored except freshman Chase Thompson.

Record Margin of Victory

The 50-point win stands as the largest margin of victory for Brad Brownell in a season opener.

Author's summary: Clemson Tigers delivered a dominant season opener win through strong defense and balanced offense, showcasing depth and strategic player rotation under Coach Brownell.

thetigercu.com — 2025-11-05