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Ended82 - 73

20:00

Michaels vs. Faulkner battled for the ball, with Clemson University gaining possession

0-0

19:47

Seta made a passing error, and Mayok intercepted the ball

0-0

19:22

Mayor received an assist from Jones and hit a three-pointer

0-3

18:58

Fox received an assist from Buckner and hit a two-point jumper

2-3

18:36

Iturwe missed a three-pointer

2-3

18:34

Seta defended the rebound

2-3

18:22

Faulkner missed a two-point layup

2-3

18:20

Iturwe defensively rebounded

2-3

18:06

Collins hit a two-point jumper

2-5

17:44

Faulkner received an assist from Fox and scored a two-point layup

4-5

17:24

Iturwe received an assist from Mayork and hit a three-pointer

4-8

17:00

Buckner missed a two-point jumper

4-8

16:58

Iturwe defensively rebounded

4-8

16:52

Collins missed a two-point layup

4-8

16:50

Fox defensively rebounded

4-8

16:47

Buckner scored a two-point layup

6-8

16:22

Itulway received an assist from Collins and hit a three-pointer

6-11

15:58

Fox's two-point jumper was blocked by Michaels

6-11

15:57

Pause

6-11

15:57

Clemson University made substitutions, with C. Thompson coming on to replace Fox

6-11

15:57

Clemson University made substitutions, with Stanoel coming on to replace Faulkner

6-11

15:57

American universities made substitutions, with Sebastian coming on to replace Jones

6-11

15:57

American universities made substitutions, with Naushadis coming on to replace Michaels

6-11

15:57

American universities made substitutions, with Merrick Smith coming on to replace Mayork

6-11

15:53

Setta missed a three-pointer

6-11

15:49

Sebastián defended the rebound

6-11

15:45

Collins' two-point layup was blocked by Lelevicius

6-11

15:28

Buckner missed a three-pointer

6-11

15:28

The team defended the rebounds

6-11

15:28

American universities made substitutions, with Jones coming on to replace Iturve

6-11

15:03

Collins scored a two-point layup

6-13

14:43

Setta missed a three-pointer

6-13

14:43

The team defended the rebounds

6-13

14:43

Clemson University made substitutions, with Thomas coming on to replace Lelevicius

6-13

14:43

American universities made substitutions, with DjSandi coming on to replace Collins

6-13

14:33

Stannoel missed a two-point jumper

6-13

14:31

Sebastián defended the rebound

6-13

14:16

Jones made a passing error, and Stanoel stole the ball

6-13

14:07

DjSandi committed a personal foul

6-13

13:55

Stanoel made a passing error, and the ball was intercepted by Nausadis

6-13

13:47

Sebastián missed a three-pointer

6-13

13:45

The team defended the rebounds

6-13

13:45

Clemson University made substitutions, with Faulkner coming on to replace Stanoel

6-13

13:31

Seta missed a two-point jumper

6-13

13:29

Merrick Smith defensively rebounds

6-13

13:17

Jones missed a two-point layup

6-13

13:15

Faulkner defensively rebounded

6-13

13:09

Buckner scored a two-point layup

8-13

13:09

The American university made substitutions, with Hogans coming on to replace Sebastian

8-13

13:09

American universities made substitutions, with Michaels coming on to replace Merrick Smith

8-13

13:09

American universities made substitutions, with Iturwe coming on to replace Jones

8-13

12:40

Iturwe missed a three-pointer

8-13

12:38

Thomas defended the rebound

8-13

12:30

Naushadis committed a personal foul

8-13

12:12

Buckner hit a two-point jumper

10-13

12:03

Iturve committed a foul error

10-13

12:03

American universities made substitutions, with Collins coming in to replace DjSandi

10-13

12:03

American universities made substitutions, with Mayor coming on to replace Naussaddees

10-13

11:48

Pause

10-13

11:32

C. Thompson's two-point layup was blocked by Michaels

10-13

11:30

Faulkner received an assist from Buckner and scored a two-point layup

12-13

11:09

Michaels missed a two-point layup

12-13

11:06

Iturwe defensively rebounded

12-13

11:00

Collins missed a three-pointer

12-13

10:57

C. Thompson defensively rebounds

12-13

10:53

Mayor committed a foul on the shot

12-13

10:53

American universities made substitutions, with Jones coming on to replace Iturve

13-13

10:53

Clemson University made substitutions, with Fox coming on to replace C. Thompson

14-13

10:41

Collins scored a two-point layup

14-15

10:29

Faulkner's two-point layup was blocked by Mayork

14-15

10:18

Collins made a passing error, and Faulkner intercepted the ball

14-15

10:12

Faulkner received an assist from Buckner and scored a two-point layup

16-15

09:41

Collins missed a two-point jumper

16-15

09:39

Fox defensively rebounded

16-15

09:21

Faulkner's two-point layup was blocked by Michaels

16-15

09:14

Hogens missed a three-pointer

16-15

09:12

Thomas defended the rebound

16-15

09:12

Jones committed a personal foul

16-15

09:12

Clemson University made substitutions, with Lelevicius coming on to replace Faulkner

16-15

09:12

American universities made substitutions, with Egan coming on to replace Michaels

16-15

09:00

Fox missed a two-point layup

16-15

08:58

Hogans defensively rebounded

16-15

08:49

Egan hit a two-pointer with a hook shot

16-17

08:30

Clemson University made substitutions, with C. Thompson coming on to replace Buckner

16-17

08:30

The American university made substitutions, with Sebastian coming on to replace Hogans

16-17

08:30

The American university made substitutions, with Naushadis coming on to replace Mayork

16-17

08:16

C. Thompson missed a two-point layup

16-17

08:14

C. Thompson defensively rebounds

16-17

08:12

Lelevicius received an assist from C. Thompson and hit a three-pointer

19-17

07:39

Collins hit a three-pointer

19-20

07:15

Seta received an assist from Fox and scored a two-point layup

21-20

07:15

Sebastian committed a shooting foul

21-20

07:15

Pause

21-20

07:15

Clemson University made substitutions, with Faulkner coming on to replace Fox

21-20

07:15

American universities made substitutions, with DjSandi coming on to replace Collins

21-20

07:04

Sebastián made a passing error

22-20

06:52

Thomas committed an offensive foul

22-20

06:52

American universities made substitutions, with Michaels coming on to replace Egan

22-20

06:26

Michaels hit a two-point hook shot

22-22

06:14

Lelevicius received an assist from Thomas and hit a three-pointer

25-22

05:47

Nausardis missed a three-point jumper

25-22

05:44

Lelevicius defensively rebounded

25-22

05:39

Michaels committed a shooting foul

25-22

05:39

Clemson University made substitutions, with Buckner coming on to replace Thomas

26-22

05:39

American universities made substitutions, with Collins coming in to replace DjSandi

26-22

05:39

The American university made substitutions, with Iturwe coming on to replace Nausadis

26-22

05:39

Faulkner missed his second free throw

26-22

05:37

Iturwe defensively rebounded

26-22

05:24

Collins received an assist from Itulway and scored a two-point layup

26-24

05:09

Buckner committed a turnover, and Jones stole the ball

26-24

05:01

Jones missed a two-point layup

26-24

05:00

Seta defended the rebound

26-24

04:57

Buckner missed a three-pointer

26-24

04:54

C. Thompson defensively rebounds

26-24

04:54

American universities made substitutions, with Merrick Smith coming on to replace Michaels

26-24

04:54

Clemson University made substitutions, with Thomas coming on to replace Sertta

26-24

04:43

C. Thompson missed a three-point jumper

26-24

04:41

Collins defensively rebounded

26-24

04:33

Iturwe made a passing error, and C. Thompson intercepted the ball

26-24

04:14

C. Thompson received an assist from Faulkner and scored a two-point layup

28-24

03:48

Buckner committed a personal foul

28-24

03:48

Pause

28-24

03:48

American universities made substitutions, with Mayor coming on to replace Jones

28-24

03:41

Sebastian made a mistake after losing the ball, which Buckner intercepted

28-24

03:39

Sebastian committed a shooting foul

28-24

03:39

The American university made substitutions, with Hogans coming on to replace Sebastian

29-24

03:39

Buckner missed his second free throw

29-24

03:37

Iturwe defensively rebounded

29-24

03:22

Hogans received an assist from Collins and hit a three-pointer

29-27

03:08

Thomas received an assist from Faulkner and scored a two-point layup

31-27

02:46

Mayork hit a three-pointer

31-30

02:23

Thomas received an assist from Buckner and hit a three-pointer

34-30

01:58

Collins missed a three-pointer

34-30

01:55

Lelevicius defensively rebounded

34-30

01:46

Lelevicius hit a three-pointer

37-30

01:42

The team called a timeout

37-30

01:42

American universities made substitutions, Jones came on to replace Hogans

37-30

01:42

American universities made substitutions, with Michaels coming on to replace Merrick Smith

37-30

01:13

Mayork hit a three-pointer

37-33

00:50

Thomas missed a two-point jumper

37-33

00:48

Iturwe defensively rebounded

37-33

00:42

Collins scored a two-point layup

37-35

00:37

The team called a timeout

37-35

00:37

Clemson University made substitutions, with Seta coming on to replace Thomas

37-35

00:37

American universities made substitutions, with Sebastian coming on to replace Michaels

37-35

00:26

Jones committed a shooting foul

37-35

00:26

Clemson University made substitutions, with Thomas coming on to replace Buckner

38-35

00:02

Mayork missed a two-point layup

39-35

00:00

Lelevicius defensively rebounded

39-35

00:00

The first half ended

39-35

Match Info

Clemson defeated American University 82-73 on November 7, 2026, at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, South Carolina. The Tigers used a late 10-0 run to hold off a determined American squad in their NCAA basketball season opener.

Match overview

Clemson led 45-34 at halftime. American cut the deficit to 63-58 with eight minutes left, but Clemson answered with a 10-0 run. The Tigers shot 48.4% from the field and forced 15 turnovers.

Key moments

First half, 5:20: Clemson used a 9-0 run to take a 36-26 lead.
Second half, 8:40: American cut the deficit to 63-58 on a three-pointer.
Second half, 7:10: Clemson responded with a 10-0 run to push the lead to 73-58.
Second half, 0:45: American trimmed the margin to 77-70, but Clemson made five straight free throws.

Tactical story

Clemson’s transition offense produced 18 fast-break points. The Tigers won the rebounding battle 38-30 and held American to 44.8% shooting. American made 9-of-25 from three but couldn’t get stops late. Clemson’s bench added 22 points.

Standout players

Clemson’s wing scored 22 points and added seven rebounds. The Tigers’ point guard had 14 points and eight assists. American’s guard had 19 points and six assists, while the Eagles’ forward added 16 points.

By the numbers

Stat	Clemson	American
FG%	48.4%	44.8%
3P%	34.8%	36.0%
FT%	73.7%	75.0%
Rebounds	38	30
Turnovers	12	15
Assists	18	13

Season impact

Clemson starts 1-0 and builds early confidence for its ACC schedule. American showed offensive promise but will need to improve its defense and rebounding to challenge power-conference opponents.