Clemson Tigers Face Off Against South Carolina Gamecocks in Women's Basketball at Colonial Life Arena
In a challenging encounter at the Colonial Life Arena, the Clemson Tigers were unable to overcome the South Carolina Gamecocks, with a final score of 40-109. The Tigers now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Gamecocks boast a 1-0 record.
The game was marked by intense competition as both teams fought hard on the court. The Clemson Tigers scored six points in the first quarter and followed up with nine in the second. They managed to ramp up their performance after halftime, adding sixteen points in the third quarter and another nine in the fourth. Despite their efforts, they struggled offensively throughout the game, achieving a field goal percentage of only twenty-two and making just three out of twenty-eight attempted three-pointers.
Defensively, Clemson managed to block one shot and steal seven times from their opponents. They also provided seven assists over four quarters but were hindered by sixteen turnovers during playtime. The team's rebounding effort resulted in twenty-seven total rebounds; thirteen defensive and ten offensive rebounds contributed to this tally.
On an individual level, players from Clemson showed determination on court despite facing tough opposition. Their scoring inside paint amounted to twenty points which highlighted their attempt to penetrate South Carolina's defense.
Conversely, South Carolina Gamecocks displayed dominant form throughout all four quarters scoring thirty-one points each in both first two quarters followed by twenty-four and twenty-three respectively for third and fourth quarters. Their offensive efficiency was evident as they made fifty-three percent of their field goals including ten successful three-point shots out of twenty-six attempts.
The Gamecocks' defense was formidable; they blocked nine shots from Clemson while stealing eleven times which translated into twenty-eight points off turnovers for them. Additionally, they excelled on rebounds securing seventy-three overall with forty-three being defensive ones.
Looking ahead for fans of Clemson Tigers is another opportunity for redemption when they host Longwood Lancers at Littlejohn Coliseum located in Clemson city within SC state zip code 29631 on November 19th at 3:30 PM Eastern Time Zone (ET). This upcoming game will not be broadcasted but fans can follow live updates through various sports news outlets.