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Clemson Tigers to Battle East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Women's Basketball

As the Clemson Tigers prepare to welcome the East Tennessee State Buccaneers to Littlejohn Coliseum for an exciting women's basketball game, fans are buzzing with anticipation. The Tigers have shown remarkable prowess on their home court, and this upcoming match is expected to add another thrilling chapter to their season.


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The Clemson Tigers' recent performance has been nothing short of impressive. On December 8th, they dominated the Duke Blue Devils with a resounding 80-64 victory. Their offensive execution was clinical; shooting a staggering 61 percent from beyond the arc and maintaining an overall field goal percentage of nearly 51 percent. This level of accuracy from the floor is a testament to their disciplined shot selection and unselfish play, which saw them rack up 15 assists.


Defensively, CLEM was just as formidable against Duke. They forced 14 turnovers and converted these into 20 points off turnovers – a clear indicator of their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes. Moreover, they outrebounded Duke by four boards, highlighting their tenacity on both ends of the court.


However, it would be remiss not to acknowledge that every team has its off days – as evidenced by CLEM's performance against Auburn on December 1st where they fell short with a scoreline of 53-83. Turnovers were particularly costly in this encounter; CLEM gave up possession an alarming 29 times which allowed Auburn to score almost triple (29 points) off these opportunities compared to what CLEM managed (4 points). This area will undoubtedly be one that Coach Butler will look for improvement in.


When comparing these performances with ETSU’s season thus far, it becomes evident that while ETSU may not possess the same firepower as CLEM, they cannot be underestimated. The Buccaneers bring their own set of strengths into this matchup which could pose challenges for the Tigers if not properly addressed.


The key battle will likely be fought in transition where both teams have shown proficiency in converting fast break opportunities into points on board but also where each has displayed vulnerability when losing possession cheaply.


Looking ahead at what promises to be an enthralling contest between two competitive sides at Littlejohn Coliseum – fans should expect CLEM’s players like Kendall Spray who has been exceptional from three-point range this season or Amari Robinson who consistently delivers inside paint -to step up once again under bright lights come game night.


CLEM supporters can mark their calendars for December 22nd at precisely 7:00 PM when tip-off is scheduled at Littlejohn Coliseum located in Clemson city within South Carolina state lines – those unable attend person can catch live action through various broadcast networks yet announced.

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