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Clemson Star's Emotional Reunion Sparks Season-High Performance

2/3/2026

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Clemson University junior guard Rusne Augustinaite, a Lithuania native, received an emotional surprise visit from her mother, Rasa.
Her teammates pooled money to bring Rasa to the United States for the surprise.
The reunion was captured on video, showing their embrace.
In the following game against Southern Methodist University, Augustinaite scored a season-high 21 points with her mother in the stands.

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Story summary

Clemson University junior guard Rusne Augustinaite, a Lithuania native, received an emotional surprise visit from her mother, Rasa.
Her teammates pooled money to bring Rasa to the United States for the surprise.
The reunion was captured on video, showing their embrace.
In the following game against Southern Methodist University, Augustinaite scored a season-high 21 points with her mother in the stands.