Clemson Tigers Secure Victory at Littlejohn Coliseum Against Bellarmine Knights

In a competitive matchup at Littlejohn Coliseum, the Clemson Tigers emerged victorious over the Bellarmine Knights with a final score of 76-66. The home team's season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Knights fall to 0-1.

The Clemson Tigers displayed remarkable accuracy from beyond the arc, connecting on 13 out of their 28 three-point attempts for a solid 46 percent shooting performance. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their overall field goal percentage of approximately 47 percent. The Tigers also excelled at the charity stripe, sinking an impressive 19 free throws out of their total 22 attempts, which translates to an outstanding free throw percentage of around 86 percent.

Defensively, Clemson was just as formidable. They managed to block three shots and steal the ball five times from their opponents. The defensive effort helped them secure a total rebound count of 27 with personal rebounds accounting for most at number twenty-six. On offense, they were able to convert turnovers into points effectively, scoring eleven points off turnovers.

The Bellarmine Knights put up a strong fight despite falling short in this contest. They shot nearly forty-three percent from the field and forty-one percent from three-point range but were less effective in two-point territory with only a forty-four percent success rate. Their free throw accuracy was commendable as well; they made fifteen out of twenty free throws for seventy-five percent efficiency.

However, it wasn't enough against a determined Clemson side that led in several statistical categories including assists where they had fourteen compared to twelve by Bellarmine and steals where they edged out with five against three by the Knights.

As fans look forward to more action-packed games this season, attention now turns towards the upcoming match for the Clemson Tigers who will be hosting Loyola (MD) Greyhounds at Littlejohn Coliseum on November twenty-second at seven PM Eastern Time. Followers can catch this game live on ACC Network Extra via internet broadcast networks.