Clemson Tigers Dominate at Littlejohn Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown Against Mercer Bears

The Clemson Tigers emerged victorious with a commanding 90-66 win over the Mercer Bears at the Littlejohn Coliseum. The home team's record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the visiting Bears have fallen to 0-1.

The Clemson Tigers displayed a dominant performance on their home court against the Mercer Bears. The game began with the Tigers setting a strong pace, outscoring the Bears 23-16 in the first quarter and maintaining their lead throughout. By halftime, Clemson had built a comfortable lead with an aggregate score of 38-30.

Offensively, Clemson was on fire, shooting an impressive 52 percent from the field and converting nearly 60 percent of their two-point attempts. Their prowess from beyond the arc was notable as well, sinking seven three-pointers at a rate of 35 percent. The free throw line also saw frequent action from Clemson players who made good on nearly 68 percent of their attempts.

Defensively, Clemson was just as formidable. They racked up twelve steals over four quarters and capitalized on turnovers by scoring nineteen points off them. Their defensive rebounding was particularly effective; they collected twenty-three defensive rebounds which limited second-chance opportunities for Mercer.

The Bears were not without merit; they fought valiantly and managed to shoot a respectable 45 percent from the field overall. From three-point range, they hit eight shots at an efficient rate of approximately 42 percent but struggled to maintain possession with twenty turnovers throughout the game.

Clemson's control of both ends of the court is further reflected in their total rebound count which stood at thirty-eight compared to Mercer’s thirty rebounds. Additionally, fast break points heavily favored Clemson who scored seventeen points in transition demonstrating their ability to convert defense into quick offense effectively.

As for individual performances for Clemson, it was truly a team effort that led them to victory with contributions across all facets of play including fifteen assists that underscored their cooperative offensive efforts against Mercer’s fourteen assists.

Looking ahead after this emphatic opening win for Clemson Women's Basketball team fans can mark their calendars for November seventeenth when they will face off against South Carolina Gamecocks at Colonial Life Arena located in Columbia SC zip code:29208 Fans can catch this anticipated matchup live on SEC Network channel six hundred eleven starting midnight Eastern Time.