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Clemson women’s basketball takes down Boston College

The Tigers had no difficulties taking down Boston College.

FINAL SCORE: Clemson 65, Boston College 55

RECORDS: Clemson (10-12, 3-7 ACC) Boston College (11-12, 3-7 ACC)

CLEMSON LEADERS: Ruby Whitehorn (19 points, 9 rebounds, 8-11 FG, 2-2 3PT), Dayshanette Harris and Makayla Elmore (3 assists each)

NOTABLES:

  • Ruby Whitehorn scores 19, one point away from tying her season high, and ties her season high in rebounds with nine.
  • Three Clemson Tigers in double figures: Whitehorn, Harris and Mackenzie Kramer.
  • Clemson held Boston College to zero made three pointers.

CLEMSON, S.C. – The Clemson Women’s Basketball team (10-12, 3-7 ACC) defeated the Boston College Eagles (11-12, 3-7 ACC) 65-55 on Thursday evening in Littlejohn Coliseum. Clemson took the lead with a jumper by Mackenzie Kramer with 5:40 to play in the first quarter and never trailed for the following 34:20 minutes of game play. Ruby Whitehorn led the Tigers with 19 points and 9 rebounds as the Tigers also outscored BC 21-0 from beyond the arc.

“I am fueled with physicality and hustle and rebounding has been my trigger for keeping my energy up the whole game,” says Whitehorn.

Thursday marked the first game in Amanda Butler’s tenure holding an opponent to zero made three pointers, the last time being on Dec. 8, 2017 against Prairie View A&M.

Back-to-back threes by Whitehorn gave the Tigers an early edge on the Eagles in the first quarter. Whitehorn reached double figures early in the game, contributing ten points in the quarter. Clemson shot a stellar 75% from 3FG this period, and Dayshanette Harris was exceptional defensively, forcing two consecutive turnovers on the Eagles.

Six Tigers scored in the second quarter to keep Clemson in control throughout the entire ten minutes, stretching their lead to as much as 13. The Tigers entered the half shooting 50% from the field and 57% from three.

Amari Robinson took charge in the third quarter, scoring seven consecutive points during the Tigers’ 10-0 run to bring Clemson’s lead to as much as 12 in the quarter. Clemson rounded out the game shooting 50% from the field, with Harris leading the Tigers in scoring this quarter with six.

UP NEXT: Clemson travels to Charlottesville this weekend to take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday at 4pm on ACCNX.

SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Clemson handles business against Wake Forest

Clemson women’s basketball looked excellent in their win over Wake Forest.

Final Score: Clemson 73, Wake Forest 59

Records: Wake Forest 4-16 (0-8), Clemson 9-12 (2-7)

Clemson Leaders: 

  • Amari Robinson: (5-12 FG, 1-1 3FG, 10-12 FT)
  •  Ruby Whitehorn: 9 rebounds
  • Dayshanette Harris and MaKayla Elmore: 4 assists

Notables: 

  • Mackenzie Kramer ties season high in made three pointers (4)
  • Ruby Whitehorn records season high and ties career high in rebounds (9)
  • Highest amount of points scored in a half against an ACC opponent this season (50)

 

CLEMSON, S.C.- After an outstanding performance Sunday evening, the Clemson Tigers emerged victorious over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 73-59.

The Tigers started off hot Sunday night, outscoring the Demon Deacons 21-12 in the first quarter. Through the second quarter, they shot 92.3% from the free-throw line and 64% from the floor. At the half, Clemson maintained a double digit lead, 50-25, inclusive of a last second buzzer beater from Amani Freeman, which broke the season ceiling of points scored in a half against an ACC opponent.

To start the third, the Tiger squad battled through a low scoring quarter,  but maintained their lead going into the final ten minutes of action. Eno Inyang emerged for the Tigers, clocking the majority of the team’s points through the third quarter. In the fourth, Clemson maintained their lead with Ruby Whitehorn, Amari Robinson, and Dayshanette Harris all contributing points.

Over the course of the evening, Mackenzie Kramer recorded 17 points and tied her season high in made three pointers (four). She also recorded five rebounds on the night, which according to Head Coach Amanda Butler “…isn’t necessarily something we expect her to do, and we’re really proud of her for contributing those.”

Robinson continued to excel on the court, contributing 21 points, while both Whitehorn and MaKayla Elmore remained dominant in rebounds, recording nine (marking a season high and tying her career high), and eight respectively.

Up Next: The Tigers will conclude their three-game homestand this Thursday where they will face the Boston College Eagles in an ACC matchup. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.

Social Media: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

–Via Clemson Athletic Communications 

Clemson’s Amari Robinson named ACC Player of the Week

Amari Robinson was named ACC Player of the Week after an excellent showing.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference announced that Amari Robinson has been selected as the conference Player of the Week on Monday afternoon.

This is the first time that Robinson, a 2022-23 All-ACC selection, has won conference Player of the Week.

In Clemson’s last game, Robinson had what was quite possibly the best game of her career. She scored a career high of 35 points, surpassing her previous high of 29 which was set against Tulsa earlier this year. The superstar forward went 11-13 from the floor, 10-12 from the free throw line, and recorded her second consecutive 3-3 effort from beyond the arc. In addition to her scoring prowess, Robinson tallied a team-high seven rebounds and dished out three assists.

With her unbelievable effort from the Tigers’ last game, Robinson is now shooting 58% from the field which leads the ACC and ranks in the top 35 in the country. She is also ranked in the top fifty in the nation in field goals (73) and points (201). Her 18.3 points per game rank sixth best in the conference.

This is the first time a Clemson player has won the award since Delicia Washington did so on February 14, 2022.

Robinson and the Tigers return to action in Littlejohn Coliseum on Tuesday, December 19 at 1:00 p.m. and will host the Air Force Falcons. That game can be seen on ACCNX and can be heard on 105.5 The Roar and the Clemson Tigers app.

– via Clemson Athletic Communications 

Clemson falls to Auburn in the inaugural ACC/SEC challenge

Clemson falls to Auburn in the first ever ACC/SEC Challenge.

AUBURN, Alabama – Clemson headed to Auburn Thursday night as they fell to the Tigers by a score of 83-53 in the first ever ACC/SEC Challenge.

Clemson got behind in the first quarter with a 19-10 deficit and never found a way to recover. CU’s scoring and offense increased and improved every quarter, but Auburn pulled away for the victory.

Clemson (5-4) was led in scoring by Dayshanette Harris who was 5 for 10 on the floor, scoring 14 points. MaKayla Elmore led the Tigers by grabbing 10 rebounds. Clemson leaves Auburn and wraps up their longest stretch away from home this season (four games). As the Tigers return home, they will embark on a four game home stretch which will also be their longest of the season.

UP NEXT: Clemson looks to bounce back when they host Duke in the Tigers’ ACC opener. That game will be in Littlejohn Coliseum on December 7 and will tip off at 7 PM.

Clemson breaks a record in a big win over Longwood

Clemson women’s basketball set a school record in this win.

Clemson, S.C. – Clemson women’s basketball celebrated a game for the record books on Sunday afternoon, tying the school record for threes and achieving the highest-scoring quarter in history in the first quarter in their 102-61 win against Longwood (1-4). The Tigers (4-1) also hit the 100-point milestone for the first time since December 6, 2009.

Clemson scored 33 points in the first quarter, jumping out to a 24-point advantage, as Clemson hit 14 of its 20 field goal attempts. The Tigers’ 14 three-pointers tied the school record for makes, set last season against Wofford on Nov. 10, 2022. Four different Tigers hit three or more three-pointers in the game, including Madi Ott (4), Dayshanette Harris (3), Mackenzie Kramer (3) and Nya Valentine(3). Harris led all scorers with 20 points, leading six Tigers in double-figures.

Graduate Amari Robinson achieved her career high with eight assists, the final coming in the fourth quarter. Robinson, Ott and Ruby Whitehorn each added 12 points.

Clemson put up a historic 33 points to Longwood’s nine to start the game off strong in the first quarter. The Tigers shot an impressive 70 percent from the field and 3-of-6 from three. Clemson’s bench also greatly contributed to this milestone, putting up 17 of the 33 points. To round out the quarter, Valentine banked in a three, made a layup in the paint, and drilled another three as the clock wound down.

Clemson grabbed a double-digit lead in the first five minutes, and would lead by as many as 46 in the game on Ott’s final three, which tied the school mark.

This win was a true team effort, as ten Tigers contributed to Clemson’s 58-18 lead going into the half. Harris shot perfectly in the third quarter, going 3-3 from the field and 2-2 from three.

Clemson capitalized on every opportunity that came their way, scoring 19 points off of the Lancers’ 21 turnovers, and outrebounded the Lancers 45-27.

Up Next – Clemson will travel down to Houston next weekend for the Van Chancellor Classic, where they will face Mississippi State on Friday at 7 p.m., and Tulsa at 7 p.m. on Saturday.

-Via Clemson Athletic Communications 

Clemson Women’s Basketball ACC Schedule Announced

A full look at the Clemson Women’s Basketball ACC schedule.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The Atlantic Coast Conference released its women’s basketball schedule on Tuesday night.

Entering her sixth season at the helm of Clemson women’s basketball, head coach Amanda Butler leads the Tigers into the 2023-24 season after seeing a notable increase in wins and performance in the 2022-23 campaign. Clemson’s ACC slate tips off Thursday, December 7, and will run through Sunday, March 3.

The Tigers open conference action by hosting Duke in the first week of December, and then will resume and round out their non-conference schedule over the next two weeks. Clemson continues ACC play when it travels to Chapel Hill for a game against North Carolina on New Year’s Eve.

Littlejohn Coliseum will be the site of the first game in 2024 as the Tigers host Florida State on January 7. Clemson will then hit the road for games at Georgia Tech on Thursday, January 11, followed by a trip to Syracuse on Sunday, January 14. The Tigers will then make a quick return trip to host Louisville on January 18, and will hit the road for Blacksburg to play Virginia Tech on January 21.

Clemson’s longest homestand of ACC play comes from January 25-February 1. In that stretch the Tigers will host North Carolina State, Wake Forest, and Boston College in Littlejohn Coliseum. After that trio of home games, Clemson departs for games at Virginia on February 4, and will then head to Miami to square off against the Hurricanes on February 8.

Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh will each make a trip to Clemson on February 15 and February 18, respectively, after which the Tigers travel to South Bend, Indiana for a one-game road trip against Notre Dame on Thursday, February 22. Clemson returns home for senior night and its final home game of the 2023-24 on Sunday, February 25 against Miami.

A two-game road trip to Wake Forest on February 29 and to Florida State on March 3 will close Clemson’s regular season.

The ACC tournament will be held on March 6-10 in the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina.

2023-24 season tickets are currently available for purchase. The upcoming season’s schedule can be viewed in its entirety here.

-Via Clemson Athletic Communications

Clemson women’s basketball lands a 5-star commitment from Imari Berry

Clemson women’s basketball landed one of the top recruits in the 2024 class.

Head coach Amanda Butler and the Clemson women’s basketball team landed a huge recruit in the 2024 class on Saturday. 

Five-star 2024 Guard Imari Berry (Clarksville, TN) announced via Twitter/X that she has committed to Clemson, taking the next step in her career with the Tigers. Butler went out on the recruiting trail and landed one of the best in the country. 

According to ESPN’s recruiting rankings, Berry is the No.2 guard and the No.7 overall player in the country. The guard averaged 26.1 points per game last season, earning region and district MVP honors.

A massive pickup for the program, Berry will look to have an immediate impact.

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Another Clemson coach gets contract extension

Clemson University and head women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler have agreed to a contract extension through 2027, the athletic department announced today. The terms of the contract were approved by the Clemson University Board of Trustees …

Clemson University and head women’s basketball coach Amanda Butler have agreed to a contract extension through 2027, the athletic department announced today. The terms of the contract were approved by the Clemson University Board of Trustees Compensation Committee.

Amanda Butler has compiled a 280-230 career record and has the best overall winning percentage by a Clemson coach since Jim Davis. She also has the most wins over ranked teams in her time at Clemson since Davis.

Butler has coached two All-ACC performers in her first four seasons at the helm of the Tiger program, including a two-time selection in Delicia Washington (Second team, 2021; First team, 2022). She also coached back-to-back ACC All-Freshman team selections and two ACC All-Defensive team honorees.

Butler has guided Clemson to two postseason appearances in three chances (2019 NCAA Tournament; 2021 WNIT), after the 2020 postseason was canceled due to the pandemic. Butler has also led the Tigers to numerous “streak-ending” victories, including the first win over Duke in 20 years, the first Wake Forest season sweep in 14 years and the program’s first-ever win over Syracuse. In December of 2019, Butler’s Tigers went to South Bend and handed Notre Dame its’ first-ever home ACC loss.

Clemson’s 2022 recruiting class included the program’s first-ever McDonald’s All-American in Ruby Whitehorn and a JUCO All-American in Ale’Jah Douglas, and was ranked #25 by ASGR (#5 in the ACC).

Clemson’s athletic department also announced Thursday that Clemson University and head softball coach John Rittman have agreed to a five-year contract extension through 2027.

–Courtesy of Clemson Athletic Communications

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Neff: Clemson’s basketball season ‘did not meet our expectations’

With Clemson’s men’s and women’s basketball seasons in the books, athletic director Graham Neff has spoken on the state of those programs. In a letter penned Thursday to the programs’ season ticket holders – a copy of which has been obtained by The …

With Clemson’s men’s and women’s basketball seasons in the books, athletic director Graham Neff has spoken on the state of those programs.

In a letter penned Thursday to the programs’ season ticket holders — a copy of which has been obtained by The Clemson Insider — Neff wrote that the men’s basketball season “did not meet our expectations nor those of head coach Brad Brownell and student-athletes.

“There were a number of reasons for the results, but we realize this is a bottom-line game. In the days following the ACC Tournament, Coach Brownell and I met several times to discuss the state of the program, potential offseason changes and plans for next year that would return us to the NCAA Tournament.”

Clemson finished the season 17-16 with a second-round exit in the ACC Tournament. The Tigers, who had made two of the last three NCAA Tournaments, finished 10th in the ACC regular-season standings in Brownell’s 12th season at the helm and missed the postseason all together for the first time since the 2015-16 season.

Meanwhile, Clemson’s women’s team finished 13th in the 15-team league with a 3-15 conference record. The Tigers finished with the second-fewest wins of any team in the ACC with a 10-21 record overall.

The rest of Neff’s letter is below:

“I have an ambitious vision for Clemson basketball – both the men’s and women’s programs – and what we can accomplish in the Atlantic Coast Conference and nationally. This is Clemson, and basketball is very important for our university and athletics department. Aggressive investment must be present to achieve such intentions. And importantly, while we are willing to push in many areas, as Clemson’s director of athletics, I am adamant that academic success and integrity in all of our programs are absolute non-negotiables.

I am working with our senior athletics staff to focus further investment in our basketball programs, which I believe will pay dividends next season and beyond. While we’ve continued to make strides relative to our peers in support areas, facilities and resources, we have room to do more. We must ensure we provide the necessary support staff, an exceptional student-athlete experience, strategy for evolving Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) resources and the recruiting investment to not only be competitive—but to be excellent.

Our success also would not be possible without the support of Clemson fans to pack Littlejohn on a regular basis to create an unparalleled gameday atmosphere and get behind our student-athletes, who consistently display their effort, grit and dedication to winning. Our staffs and student-athletes are already hard at work at doing what it takes to work toward a successful 2022-23 season.

Clemson is stronger when basketball is thriving. We are committed to winning basketball, and we will provide the resources needed to excel.”

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ACC’s new commissioner feels frustrations of his coaches

Few have described what life is like for student-athletes in the transfer portal better than new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips. “I liken it to a game of musical chairs,” he said last Wednesday at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. “That is what …

Few have described what life is like for student-athletes in the transfer portal better than new ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips.

“I liken it to a game of musical chairs,” he said last Wednesday at the ACC Football Kickoff in Charlotte. “That is what worries me is when the music stops and there are not enough chairs. There are no seats. There are not enough scholarships for those in the transfer portal.”

And that is exactly what is going on. When the music stops, thousands of student-athletes are left stuck in the transfer portal without a new school.

Since last August, when the NCAA granted an extra year of eligibility for all student-athletes that play fall sports due to the pandemic, more than 2,500 FBS players—hundreds from the ACC—entered the transfer portal, and not all of them have found a new home.

Men’s basketball is even worse. Thanks to the new one-year transfer rule, which effects football, men’s and women’s basketball and baseball, the transfer portal was flooded after the 2020-’21 basketball season was completed.

As of June 27, the NCAA had 1,788 Division I men’s basketball players in the transfer portal. Division I, Division II and Division III combined have 2,867 men’s basketball players in the portal. The Clemson Insider was told the majority of these players will not sign with anyone and will lose their ability to attend college on a basketball scholarship.

“We are working through it, as a league,” Phillips said. “Understanding what it looks like in the different sports. As mentioned, in the 27 sports, there is a different flow into the transfer experience. Some of our sports that are really at a higher percentage of student-athletes transferring than at some other Olympic sport.”

Phillips said he and the conference support the student-athletes freedom of movement, but he understands, as a former coach himself, the frustration of the coaches in the league who are having to recruit around the chaos that has become the transfer portal.

At the ACC’s spring meetings in May, it was one of the hot topics brought to the table by not only the men’s basketball coaches, but by the women’s coaches and the football coaches as well.

“I know, as a former coach very early in my career, how difficult that can be when it comes to rosters, when it comes to roster management, when it comes to maybe life lessons when things get tough. You just can’t bounce out and go somewhere else,” the Commissioner said. “I don’t think we have enough data yet to declare one way or another how we help this thing. But I think it goes back to recruiting and doing the very best job that we can to identify the prospects that fit our institutions.

“So, there is more work to come on that, and again, I feel the coaches’ frustration. It is real. But in the end, it was the right thing to do for our student-athletes.”

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