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

Clemson Men's Basketball Opens Season with Dominant Victory

The Clemson Tigers started their season strong, defeating the New Hampshire Wildcats with a commanding 88-38 win. The team's defense was exceptional, limiting New Hampshire to only one made 3-point shot in the first half out of 18 attempts.

Balanced Offensive Effort

Clemson spread its scoring efficiently across the roster, with 10 players logging at least 15 minutes. In total, 12 players participated in the game, which is unusual for a Brad Brownell-led squad. The Tigers scored 43 points in the first half, achieved with nine players on the floor, yet no one reached double digits.

Coach Brownell's Strategy

Head coach Brad Brownell made early substitutions, pulling all five starters within the first five minutes to give bench players extended time. This approach paid off as six players finished with 7 to 11 points each.

“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.” – Brad Brownell

Top Performer

Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner led all scorers with 18 points in 20 minutes on the court. The only player who did not score was freshman Chase Thompson.

The 50-point margin of victory marked Coach Brownell’s largest ever in a season opener.

Author’s summary: Clemson’s basketball team showcased strong defense and balanced scoring, securing their largest season-opening win under Coach Brownell with wide contributions across the roster.

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