Clemson men's basketball wins opener in blowout fashion

Clemson Men's Basketball Wins Opener in Blowout Fashion

The Clemson Tigers showcased strong defense, limiting New Hampshire to just one successful three-pointer in the first half out of 18 attempts. Clemson started their season with a commanding 88-38 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats.

Team Performance and Strategy

The Tigers distributed their scoring across the roster, with 10 players logging at least 15 minutes in the game. Head coach Brad Brownell saw his team achieve a 50-point margin of victory — his largest in a season opener.

Clemson scored 43 points in the first half, accomplished with nine players on the floor, none reaching double digits individually. Brownell utilized his bench frequently, substituting all five starters within the first five minutes, a pattern that continued into the second half.

Individual Contributions

Six players scored between 7 and 11 points in the second half.
Every player who entered the game scored, except for freshman Chase Thompson.
In total, 12 players saw action, which is unusual for a Brownell-led team.

“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, playing 20 minutes on the court.

Author's summary: Clemson dominated New Hampshire with balanced scoring and strong defense, marking Brad Brownell’s biggest opening win with significant bench involvement.

thetigercu.com — 2025-11-05