Can the Clemson Tigers' Dominant Paint Performance Foreshadow More Victories?
The Clemson Tigers, ranked 18th, showcased their dominance on the court with a commanding victory over the Highlanders. The final score read 93-58 in favor of the home team, as they improved their record to an impressive tally. The Highlanders fought valiantly but fell short, leaving them with a less favorable season record.
The Littlejohn Coliseum roared with excitement as 7,276 fans witnessed a spectacular display of basketball by the Tigers. They started strong and maintained their momentum throughout both halves of the game. Their shooting was particularly effective; they hit an outstanding 57 percent from the field and were flawless from the free-throw line at 100 percent accuracy.
The Tigers' offensive prowess was matched by their defensive efforts. They outrebounded the Highlanders with a total of 45 rebounds compared to just 13 for Radford University's team. This included an impressive haul of 13 offensive boards which led to ten second-chance points for Clemson. Additionally, they capitalized on turnovers scoring eighteen points off Highlander mistakes.
Clemson's teamwork shone through as well; fourteen assists were recorded during this encounter, demonstrating unselfish play and cohesion among teammates. Their ball movement created opportunities that resulted in eleven made three-point shots at a commendable rate of thirty-eight percent.
On defense, both teams had seven steals each; however, it was Clemson's ability to convert these into fast-break opportunities that stood out – they scored nine fast break points against five by Radford University's side.
While Radford University did have some positive takeaways – such as shooting forty-five percent on two-point attempts and thirty-six percent from beyond the arc – it wasn't enough to challenge Clemson’s robust gameplay or overcome their own nine turnovers which hindered any chance for momentum swings in their favor.
Looking ahead after this emphatic win at home in Littlejohn Coliseum located at Avenue of Champions in South Carolina’s city of Clemson, fans can catch The Clemson Tigers next when they face off against Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Watsco Center situated in Coral Gables Florida on January 3rd at 8:00 PM Eastern Time broadcasted nationally on ESPN channel two hundred six.