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

Clemson Men's Basketball Opener: Dominant Victory

The Clemson Tigers showcased a strong defensive effort, limiting New Hampshire to only one successful 3-point shot out of 18 attempts in the first half. Clemson convincingly defeated the New Hampshire Wildcats 88-38 to start their season with a 1-0 record.

Balanced Offensive Production

Clemson distributed its scoring widely, with 10 players logging at least 15 minutes on the floor. The team scored 43 points in the first half with nine different players contributing, though none reached double-digit scoring during that period.

Coach Brownell's Rotation Strategy

Head coach Brad Brownell utilized his bench extensively, substituting all five starters within the first five minutes and maintaining this approach throughout the game. In total, 12 players participated, an uncommon approach 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.”

Key Player Performance

Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner led Clemson in scoring with 18 points in just 20 minutes on the court. Six players finished the game with between 7 and 11 points each. Every player who played scored, except freshman Chase Thompson.

Record Margin of Victory

The 50-point win marked the largest margin of victory in a season opener under Brad Brownell’s tenure as Clemson’s head coach.

Summary: Clemson's men's basketball team opened the season with a commanding 88-38 win, highlighted by strong defense, balanced scoring, and deep bench contributions, reflecting coach Brownell’s effective rotation strategy.

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