Clemson Tigers Dominate at Littlejohn Coliseum in Women's Basketball Showdown Against East Tennessee State Buccaneers
In a commanding display of basketball, the Clemson Tigers outperformed the East Tennessee State Buccaneers with a final score of 73-50. The home game at Littlejohn Coliseum saw the Tigers maintain their unblemished record, while the Buccaneers' tally shifted to an unfavorable outcome.
The Clemson Tigers showcased a robust defense and an aggressive offense throughout the game. With 11 steals and four blocks, they disrupted the Buccaneers' rhythm, causing them to turn over possession 21 times. Capitalizing on these opportunities, the Tigers scored 25 points off turnovers compared to just 15 by their opponents.
Offensively, Clemson was efficient from both inside and beyond the arc. They shot an impressive 49 percent from field goal range and nearly matched that precision with a three-point shooting percentage of approximately 48 percent. The team's ability to convert two-point attempts was also notable as they made half of their shots from this range.
The scoring for Clemson was consistently strong across all quarters with at least 16 points in each period. Their second quarter performance stood out as they racked up 21 points against only nine by East Tennessee State. This surge helped establish a lead that would remain unchallenged for the rest of the contest.
On top of their defensive achievements, Clemson excelled in ball distribution with a total of 17 assists which reflects their collaborative play style. Their assist-to-turnover ratio was significantly higher than that of East Tennessee State's at approximately 1.13 compared to just over half for their opponents.
East Tennessee State did have moments where they shone through; notably in three-point shooting where they hit eight out of seventeen attempts resulting in about a 47 percent success rate – slightly below that achieved by Clemson but still commendable nonetheless.
Looking ahead, fans can anticipate another exciting match-up as The Clemson Tigers are set to face off against North Carolina Tar Heels at Carmichael Arena on December 31st at noon Eastern Time. This away game will be broadcast nationally on The CW network for supporters who wish to follow along and cheer on their team from afar.