Clemson Men's Basketball Wins Season Opener in Dominant Fashion
The Clemson Tigers showcased strong defense, limiting New Hampshire to only one made 3-point shot in the first half from 18 attempts. The Tigers kicked off their season with an impressive 88-38 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats.
Clemson’s offense was well-distributed, with 10 players logging at least 15 minutes of playtime. This 50-point margin is the largest season opener win under head coach Brad Brownell.
Game Overview and Player Contributions
The Tigers scored 43 points in the first half with nine players contributing, though none reached double-digit scoring. Brownell rotated his bench heavily, substituting all five starters within the first five minutes.
This rotation continued in the second half, where six players scored between 7 and 11 points. Every player who entered the game scored, except for freshman Chase Thompson.
In a departure from typical lineups, 12 different players took the court for Clemson during the game.
“I think you see that a lot of guys can contribute,” said Brownell. “I thought our starters did some really good things establishing the tone and the way we were gonna play.”
Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner led Clemson in scoring with 18 points in 20 minutes.
Summary
The Tigers demonstrated strong team effort and depth, setting an energetic tone for the season with their biggest opening win yet under Coach Brownell.
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