Clemson Tigers Edge Out Davidson Wildcats at Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville
The Clemson Tigers and the Davidson Wildcats faced off in a closely contested game that ended with a 68-65 victory for the Tigers. The Clemson team's season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Wildcats fall to 0-1.
In a game where every possession counted, the Clemson Tigers showed determination and skill on both ends of the court. The team's shooting accuracy was notable, with a field goal percentage of 46 rounded up from 45.6 percent and a three-point shooting percentage of 39 rounded up from 38.7 percent. The Tigers' offense was facilitated by their ability to share the ball effectively, amassing 17 assists throughout the game.
Defensively, Clemson demonstrated their prowess by blocking six shots and limiting turnovers to just ten for the entire game. Their defensive efforts were further highlighted by securing seven offensive rebounds which contributed to six second-chance points.
The Davidson Wildcats put up a valiant fight against their opponents. They managed to convert nine out of twenty-five three-point attempts, resulting in an overall three-point shooting percentage of 36 percent. Despite being outrebounded by Clemson with only thirty-five total rebounds compared to Clemson's thirty-one, they matched them in points off turnovers with ten each.
One area where Davidson excelled was free throw shooting; they hit twelve out of seventeen attempts translating into a free throw percentage of approximately seventy-one percent rounded down from seventy point six percent.
As for individual performances on the Tiger side, it was truly a team effort as players stepped up when it mattered most during this competitive matchup.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting home game as the Clemson Tigers are set to host Boise State Broncos at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson on November nineteen at one PM Eastern Time. This upcoming contest will be available for viewing on ACC Network Extra via internet broadcast networks.