Buckner Shines in Clemson Debut; Tigers Dominate ‘Cats by 50
Clemson University men’s basketball began the 2025-26 season with a commanding 88-38 victory over New Hampshire on Monday night at Littlejohn Coliseum. The 38 points allowed marked the fewest in a season opener for Clemson since December 11, 1946, when they defeated Erskine 58-30.
Standout Performance by Ace Buckner
The Tigers (1-0) were led by redshirt freshman Ace Buckner from Dallas, Texas, who scored 18 points along with three rebounds, two assists, and one blocked shot. Buckner's 18 points surpassed his father Greg Buckner’s 10-point debut on November 29, 1994, against Charleston Southern. He was highly efficient, shooting 6-for-7 from the field and 6-for-7 from the free throw line.
Supporting Contributions
- RJ Godfrey (Suwanee, Ga.) narrowly missed a double-double with nine points and nine rebounds.
- Jake Wahlin (Provo, Utah) added 11 points and four rebounds.
- Jestin Porter (Houston, Texas) contributed eight points, five rebounds, and three assists.
- Carter Welling (Draper, Utah) also scored in double digits with 10 points.
Team Effort and Game Flow
Clemson closed the first half on a 15-2 run over the final 6:16, leading New Hampshire by 27 points at halftime, 43-16. In total, 12 players participated, with 11 players scoring for the Tigers in their opener.
“The 38 points allowed were the fewest allowed by Clemson in a season opener since Dec. 11, 1946 when it beat Erskine 58-30.”
“Buckner finished an efficient 6-for-7 from the floor, including 6-for-7 from the free throw line.”
Author’s summary: Clemson’s men’s basketball team opened the season with a decisive 50-point win, highlighted by Ace Buckner’s efficient and high-scoring debut performance.
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