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Emotional Reunion: Guard's Mom Surprises at Game, Inspires Victory

2/3/2026

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Rusne Augustinaite, a Clemson University junior guard, received a surprise visit from her mother, Rasa, at a game.
Rasa had never watched her daughter compete in person due to travel costs and work commitments.
Teammates pooled money to arrange the surprise and record the emotional reunion.
In her next game, Augustinaite scored a season-high 21 points with her mother in the stands.

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Story summary

Rusne Augustinaite, a Clemson University junior guard, received a surprise visit from her mother, Rasa, at a game.
Rasa had never watched her daughter compete in person due to travel costs and work commitments.
Teammates pooled money to arrange the surprise and record the emotional reunion.
In her next game, Augustinaite scored a season-high 21 points with her mother in the stands.