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Clemson Tigers Dominate Air Force Falcons at Littlejohn Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown

The Clemson Tigers improved their record to an impressive 70-54 victory over the visiting Air Force Falcons at Littlejohn Coliseum. The home team's performance was marked by a strong offensive showing, with the Tigers outscoring the Falcons in each quarter. The final score reflected the dominance of Clemson throughout the game.


Air Force Falcons VS Clemson Tigers

From the opening tip, Clemson set a high tempo, ending the first quarter with a three-point lead. They extended this advantage significantly by halftime, thanks to an explosive second quarter where they racked up 21 points compared to Air Force's 11. The third quarter saw Clemson reach their peak performance, adding another 26 points to their tally and further distancing themselves from their opponents.


The Tigers showcased remarkable shooting accuracy with a field goal percentage of 50 percent and were particularly effective inside the paint where they scored 42 points. Their two-point shooting was also noteworthy as they made 21 out of 37 attempts for an impressive rate of approximately 57 percent. Beyond scoring, Clemson demonstrated solid teamwork with a total of 15 assists.


Defensively, Clemson held strong as well; they managed to block four shots and steal possession from Air Force on twelve occasions which contributed to their substantial number of points off turnovers (22). Rebounding was another area where Clemson excelled; they pulled down a total of 41 rebounds—24 defensive and twelve offensive—which played a crucial role in securing second-chance opportunities that yielded them an additional twelve points.


While focusing on Clemson’s achievements, it is important not only to recognize but also respect the efforts put forth by Air Force despite falling short on this occasion. The Falcons showed tenacity on defense with sixteen steals and kept themselves in contention through successful three-point shooting—making twelve out of thirty-one attempts for approximately a rate of 39 percent.


As fans look forward to future matchups, attention now turns towards an upcoming game for the Tigers against East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Littlejohn Coliseum scheduled for December 22nd at around seven o'clock in the evening Eastern Time. Fans eager to support their team can catch all live action from this anticipated encounter as it unfolds within one of college basketball’s renowned venues.

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