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Clemson Dominates Gardner-Webb 97-59 in Basketball Victory

11/8/2025

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Summary

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Clemson basketball improved to 2-0 after defeating Gardner-Webb 97-59 at Littlejohn Coliseum, leading by as much as 38 points.
Nick Davidson (Clemson) led all scorers with 18 points.
Carter Welling (Clemson) recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Clemson posted a 25:3 assist-to-turnover ratio in the win.
Gardner-Webb will face North Greenville next on November 10.

History

Historical Context

Clemson University's basketball program began in 1911 and achieved its first NCAA tournament appearance in 1980 under coach Bill Foster, finishing with a 20-10 record. The Tigers have since reached the NCAA tournament 15 times, including a recent Elite Eight finish in 2024, reflecting a sustained commitment to excellence in college basketball.

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Story summary

Clemson basketball improved to 2-0 after defeating Gardner-Webb 97-59 at Littlejohn Coliseum, leading by as much as 38 points.
Nick Davidson (Clemson) led all scorers with 18 points.
Carter Welling (Clemson) recorded a double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
Clemson posted a 25:3 assist-to-turnover ratio in the win.
Gardner-Webb will face North Greenville next on November 10.

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