Clemson Thrashes New Hampshire 88-38 in Season Opener

Overview

• Clemson’s defense smothered the Wildcats, holding them to 25% shooting overall and 15% from three.
• The Tigers shot 51% from the field and won the rebounding battle 45-30 to control the interior.
• Sophomore guard Ace Buckner led with 18 points on 5-of-6 shooting and went 6-for-7 at the line.
• Dillon Hunter’s early three sparked a 16-4 burst as Clemson built a 43-16 halftime lead.
• Depth defined the night with double-figure efforts from Jake Wahlin (11) plus Nick Davidson and Carter Welling (10 each), and the team earned 41 free-throw attempts.