Clemson Dominates Gardner-Webb in Basketball
Clemson secured a commanding 97-59 victory over Gardner-Webb at Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday night, showcasing a strong team performance.
Key Player Performances
- Nick Davidson led the Tigers with 18 points.
- Carter Welling, a Utah Valley transfer, made an impact off the bench, recording his first double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
- RJ Godfrey contributed 13 flawless points, shooting 5-of-5 from the field and 3-of-3 from the free-throw line.
- Ace Buckner added 11 points also coming off the bench.
- Gardner-Webb’s top scorers were Spence Sims and Jacob Hudson, each with 11 points.
Game Highlights
Clemson (2-0) initiated the game with a 14-3 run before a three-pointer by Gardner-Webb's Spence Sims (0-2). The Bulldogs faced foul trouble early, with starters Julius Clark and Curtis Williams fouling out within the first 10 minutes of the second half.
Historical Context
This marks the 10th time in Clemson's basketball history that the team has won its first two games by margins of 25 points or more. It is also the first season since 2009-10 that Clemson opened with two victories exceeding 35-point margins.
Next Game
Clemson is scheduled to host Morehead State on November 11 at 7 p.m.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
Author's summary: Clemson's basketball team showcased dominant play with strong individual contributions, achieving historic early large-margin victories in the season.