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Clemson Tigers Set to Battle Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena in Women's Basketball Showdown

As the Clemson Tigers prepare to face off against the Auburn Tigers at Neville Arena, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a thrilling encounter in women's basketball. The upcoming game, scheduled for December 1st, is set against a backdrop of recent performances that suggest an edge for the Clemson side.


Clemson Tigers VS Auburn Tigers

The Clemson Tigers have been on a commendable run, showcasing their prowess on the court with impressive statistics that cannot be ignored. In their last game on November 26th against Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions, they dominated with a staggering 92 points compared to their opponents' 66. Their offensive strategy was clear as they outperformed in field goals with an accuracy of 49 percent and were particularly lethal from beyond the arc, hitting three-pointers at an astounding rate of 52 percent.


Defensively, Clemson was just as formidable. They racked up more steals and blocks than Arkansas-Pine Bluff and capitalized on turnovers by scoring 22 points off them. With such defensive tenacity and offensive firepower combined, it’s no wonder they emerged victorious.


However, it would be remiss not to consider the strength of Auburn as well. While less is known about their recent performances due to lack of data provided here, any team playing at home naturally enjoys some level of advantage – familiarity with the court and strong local support can never be underestimated.


But let’s focus back on Clemson's performance because there lies an interesting narrative: consistency versus fluctuation. A look back at another game played by Clemson on November 25th reveals a narrow loss against Mississippi State Lady Bulldogs - ranked number 25 - where they scored 78 points but conceded 81. Despite this loss showing some vulnerabilities – particularly in handling turnovers – it also highlighted resilience; maintaining close quarters with a nationally ranked team speaks volumes about potential.


The CLEM squad has demonstrated both explosive offense and solid defense throughout these games; however, one area that requires attention is turnovers which have been relatively high across games played.


As we approach game day anticipation builds around whether CLEM can maintain its shooting efficiency while tightening up ball control under pressure from AUB’s defense. If they manage this balance effectively there’s every reason to believe victory could swing in favor of our visiting team despite being away from home turf.


Fans should mark their calendars for December 1st when these two teams will clash at Neville Arena located in Auburn AL starting at 9:00 PM Eastern Time (ET). Unfortunately for those who prefer watching from home or elsewhere outside the arena environment there are no broadcast networks listed but stay tuned for updates as game day approaches.

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