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Tigers Defeat Demon Deacons on Elmore's Career Night – Clemson Tigers Official Athletics Site

Final Score: Clemson 68 , Wake Forest 64 Records: Clemson 12-17 (5-12), Wake Forest 6-23 (2-15) Clemson Leaders: Amari Robinson: 24 points (9-14 FG, 1-3 3FG, 5-8 FT) Ruby Whitehorn: nine rebounds Dayshanette Harris: six assists Notables: Makayla Elmore recorded career highs in points (17) and three pointers (5) Nya Valentine recorded a season high free throw percentage (100%) Tigers improve to 2-0 on the year against Wake Forest    WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. -  On strong performances by Robinson and Elmore, the Clemson Tigers defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons. Elmore has a career day recording a career best 17 points and five three pointers shooting 6-8 on FG and 5-6 on 3FG. Robinson led all Clemson players with 24 points, five rebounds and went 9-14 on FG.  The Tigers had a strong start jumping out to an early 6-0 lead that was later narrowed by the Wake Forest Demon Deacons to a 11-10. Clemson was led by Robinson’s five first quarter points. In the second quarter, the Tigers were able to maintain their lead finishing with a 29-22 lead. The Tigers relied on a 6-0 run in the final minute and a half from two three pointers from Nya Valentine. During the second quarter, Clemson went 50% on FG attempts and 57.1% on 3FG.  At the half, three Tigers, Robinson, Elmore, and Valentine had accounted for all over five points each. Robinson led all scorers with nine points and 4-7 on FG attempts going into the break.  To start the third quarter, Robinson continued her first half success adding six more points to her total for the night, extending the lead for the Tigers to 37-30 with five minutes left in the quarter. Despite Clemson's success in shooting, the game remained close through the third quarter with the Tigers taking a 48-43 lead into the final frame. Ruby Whitehorn led all players with four rebounds in the third quarter.  In the final quarter, Dayshanette Harris started strong with five points to open the quarter and extended the Tigers lead. Clemson was able to narrowly maintain the lead through the quarter with the score being a close 65-64 with 40 seconds remaining in the game. With 6.8 seconds left, Whitehorn drew an offensive charge to help secure the win for the Tigers by a score of 68-64.      Up Next: The Tigers will conclude the regular season in Tallahassee, Fla. where they will face the Florida State Seminoles on Sunday, March 3. Tipoff for this ACC matchup is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. Social Media: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Tigers Fall to Hurricanes 50-56; Senior Day for Freeman, Harris, Rauch, and Robinson

Final Score: Clemson 50, Miami 56Records: Miami (17-10, 7-9 ACC), Clemson (11-17, 4-12 ACC)Clemson Leaders:  Amari Robinson (20 points, 7-18 FG, 5-8 FT), MaKayla Elmore and Danielle Rauch (4 rebounds), Dayshanette Harris (6 assists)Notables:  Clemson celebrated graduating seniors Amani Freeman, Dayshanette Harris, Danielle Rauch, and Amari Robinson on Senior Day.  Two Tigers scored in double figures: Amari Robinson (20 points) and Dayshanette Harris (16 points).  Ruby Whitehorn tied her career-high for number of three pointers made in a single game. CLEMSON, S.C.- After celebrating Clemson women’s basketball seniors Amani Freeman, Dayshanette Harris, Danielle Rauch, and Amari Robinson on Senior Day in Littlejohn Coliseum, the Tigers fell to the Miami Hurricanes 50-56. Amari Robinson led the Tigers in scoring with 20, and Dayshanette Harris contributed 16 on the afternoon. Back-to-back buckets by Amari Robinson gave the Tigers momentum against the Hurricanes early on in the first quarter. Clemson worked hard on defense, trapping Miami consistently to keep the score within five to end the first quarter. The Tigers shot exceptionally well in the second quarter, draining four threes. Dayshanette Harris hit double figures and led the team in scoring in the first half with 13. A layup by Harris with 4:39 to play in the second quarter gave Clemson the edge on Miami, and Clemson’s lockdown defense held the Hurricanes to only three points after this 4:39 mark, leaving the score tied going into the third quarter. Amari Robinson also hit double figures during this game, scoring seven in the third quarter and leading the Tigers in scoring with 20 total points. The Tigers hit back-to-back threes to start the fourth quarter and went on a 7-0 scoring run with 5:49 to play in regulation. A three pointer from Ruby Whitehorn with 3:10 left in the fourth tied her career-high for number of three pointers made in a single game. The Tigers fought to the end, but eventually fell short to the Hurricanes by a six-point deficit. Up Next: Clemson will travel to Wake Forest on Thursday, February 29 to face the Demon Deacons at 6 p.m. on the ACC Network. Social Media: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Tigers Overcome Eagles, 65-55

FINAL SCORE: Clemson 65, Boston College 55 RECORDS: Clemson (10-12, 3-7 ACC) Boston College (11-12, 3-7 ACC) CLEMSON LEADERS: Ruby Whitehorn (19 points, 9 rebounds, 8-11 FG, 2-2 3PT), Dayshanette Harris and Makayla Elmore (3 assists each) NOTABLES: Ruby Whitehorn scores 19, one point away from tying her season high, and ties her season high in rebounds with nine. Three Clemson Tigers in double figures: Whitehorn, Harris and Mackenzie Kramer. Clemson held Boston College to zero made three pointers.  CLEMSON, S.C. - The Clemson women’s basketball team defeated the Boston College Eagles 65-55 on Thursday evening in Littlejohn Coliseum. Clemson took the lead with a jumper by Mackenzie Kramer with 5:40 to play in the first quarter and never trailed for the following 34:20 minutes of game play. Ruby Whitehorn led the Tigers with 19 points and 9 rebounds as the Tigers also outscored BC 21-0 from beyond the arc.  “I am fueled with physicality and hustle and rebounding has been my trigger for keeping my energy up the whole game,” says Whitehorn.  Thursday marked the first game in Amanda Butler’s tenure holding an opponent to zero made three pointers, the last time being on Dec. 8, 2017 against Prairie View A&M.  Back-to-back threes by Whitehorn gave the Tigers an early edge on the Eagles in the first quarter. Whitehorn reached double figures early in the game, contributing ten points in the quarter. Clemson shot a stellar 75% from 3FG this period, and Dayshanette Harris was exceptional defensively, forcing two consecutive turnovers on the Eagles. Six Tigers scored in the second quarter to keep Clemson in control throughout the entire ten minutes, stretching their lead to as much as 13. The Tigers entered the half shooting 50% from the field and 57% from three.  Amari Robinson took charge in the third quarter, scoring seven consecutive points during the Tigers’ 10-0 run to bring Clemson’s lead to as much as 12 in the quarter. Clemson rounded out the game shooting 50% from the field, with Harris leading the Tigers in scoring this quarter with six.  UP NEXT: Clemson travels to Charlottesville this weekend to take on the Virginia Cavaliers on Sunday at 4pm.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Tigers Trounce Demon Deacons, 73-59

Final Score: Clemson 73, Wake Forest 59   Records: Wake Forest 4-16 (0-8), Clemson 9-12 (2-7)   Clemson Leaders:  Amari Robinson: (5-12 FG, 1-1 3FG, 10-12 FT)  Ruby Whitehorn: 9 rebounds Dayshanette Harris and MaKayla Elmore: 4 assists Notables:  Mackenzie Kramer ties season high in made three pointers (4) Ruby Whitehorn records season high and ties career high in rebounds (9)  Highest amount of points scored in a half against an ACC opponent this season (50)   CLEMSON, S.C.- After an outstanding performance Sunday evening, the Clemson Tigers emerged victorious over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons, 73-59.    The Tigers started off hot Sunday night, outscoring the Demon Deacons 21-12 in the first quarter. Through the second quarter, they shot 92.3% from the free-throw line and 64% from the floor. At the half, Clemson maintained a double digit lead, 50-25, inclusive of a last second buzzer beater from Amani Freeman, which broke the season ceiling of points scored in a half against an ACC opponent.    To start the third, the Tiger squad battled through a low scoring quarter,  but maintained their lead going into the final ten minutes of action. Eno Inyang emerged for the Tigers, clocking the majority of the team’s points through the third quarter. In the fourth, Clemson maintained their lead with Ruby Whitehorn, Amari Robinson, and Dayshanette Harris all contributing points.    Over the course of the evening, Mackenzie Kramer recorded 17 points and tied her season high in made three pointers (four). She also recorded five rebounds on the night, which according to Head Coach Amanda Butler “...isn’t necessarily something we expect her to do, and we’re really proud of her for contributing those.”    Robinson continued to excel on the court, contributing 21 points, while both Whitehorn and MaKayla Elmore remained dominant in rebounds, recording nine (marking a season high and tying her career high), and eight respectively.    Up Next: The Tigers will conclude their three-game homestand this Thursday where they will face the Boston College Eagles in an ACC matchup. Tipoff is slated for 7:00 p.m.  Social Media: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Harris Records Career Game, Tigers Fight, Fall Against Hokies

FINAL SCORE: Clemson 62, No. 14 Virginia Tech 74 RECORDS: No. 14 Virginia Tech (14-4, 5-2), Clemson (8-11, 1-6) CLEMSON LEADERS: Dayshanette Harris, 25 points (9-22 FG, 1-2 3FG) Amari Robinson 9 rebounds, Harris 8 assists, Harris 6 steals. NOTABLES: Harris tied her season high with 25 points This is the second-consecutive game that Harris has scored 25 points With 6 steals, Harris set a new career high for most steals in a game. Her previous high was 4 steals which she recorded on two separate occasions Amari Robinson finished the game with 19 points and a tied for a game-high of nine rebounds BLACKSBURG, Va. – The Clemson Tigers women’s basketball team traveled to Virginia to take on the No. 14 Virginia Tech Hokies on Sunday afternoon in Cassell Coliseum. The Tigers fought valiantly but ultimately stumbled with a 74-62 result. CU matched up with its ranked opponent in the first half. The Hokies jumped out to a 7-0 lead to start the game, but Clemson, led by Harris and Robinson, responded with a quick 8-2 run to cut the deficit to a single point. Tech closed the first quarter with a 16-12 advantage. The Tigers took their first lead with 5:07 remaining in the half when Harris, who arguably had the best game of her career, hit a turnaround jumper to give Clemson a 20-18 edge over the 14th-ranked Hokies. A jumper by MaKayla Elmore extended CU’s lead to four points. Tech answered quickly with six unanswered points, but the Tigers had a response of their own. Harris, who was simply unstoppable on the day, tallied five points in a row – highlighted by an amazing and-one opportunity, and on the next possession dished it off to Elmore who made a jumper to cap off a 7-0 run and give the Tigers a 29-24 lead. A VT buzzer beater gave the Hokies a slim advantage going into the locker rooms. Clemson was able to keep the deficit to just a one or two possession margin for the early stages of the third before Virginia Tech started to create some separation. The Hokies carried an eight-point lead into the final frame. Robinson put the offense on her back in the fourth quarter, scoring 10 of her 19 points in the last period. The Tigers put up a fight against Virginia Tech, but it was ultimately the Hokies who walked out of Cassell Coliseum with the 74-62 victory. UP NEXT: Clemson returns home to Littlejohn Coliseum for a game on Thursday, January 25 that tips off at 7:00 p.m. The Tigers will take on No. 4 North Carolina State. SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Robinson Has a Career Day as the Tigers Fall to the Orange, 82-83

FINAL SCORE: Clemson 82, Syracuse 83   RECORDS: Clemson (8-8, 1-3) Georgia Tech (12-4, 3-1)    CLEMSON LEADERS: Amari Robinson 19 points (7-14 FG 1-4 3FG), Mackenzie Kramer 18 points (7-14 FG 4-10 3FG)    NOTABLES:    Amari Robinson moves to fourth in school history for most points in a career Amari Robinson, Mackenzie Kramer, and Ruby Whitehorn score double-digit points Ruby Whitehorn scores at least 14 points for the fifth consecutive game Tigers shoot 100% from the free throw line for the second-consecutive game   Atlanta, GA – The Clemson Tigers women’s basketball team (8-8, 1-3) fell short to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (12-4, 3-1) on Thursday night in McCamish Pavilion 70-62. Three different Tigers scored double digit points, with Amari Robinson, Mackenzie Kramer, and Ruby Whitehorn scoring 19, 18, and 17 points respectively.    The Tigers were led by Amari Robinson, who moved to fourth on the all time points list surpassing Shady Bryan with a tough and one basket. She needed 15 points to move up the list. Robinson also led the Tigers tonight with 10 rebounds.    The Tigers came out of the gates hot in the first quarter starting the game with a 6-0 lead. Mackenzie Kramer had the hot hand tonight for the Tigers leading the team from 3 point range going 4-10. The Tigers’ defense shined tonight leading the game with 15 turnovers. Dayshanette Harris was the court general tonight dishing out 5 assists during the contest.    The Tigers were down by three points at the end of the 3rd quarter and stayed in the game until the very end, but ultimately fell short.    UP NEXT: Clemson continues its road trip against Syracuse on Sunday, January 14; Tip off is slated for 2:00 PM.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure to follow the Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Tigers Fall to No. 22 Seminoles

FINAL SCORE: Clemson 72, Florida State 78   RECORDS: Clemson (8-7, 1-2) Florida State (12-4, 3-1)   CLEMSON LEADERS: Day Harris 20 points (8-11 FG, 3-5 3FG), Amari Robinson (8 rebounds), Harris (4 assists)   CLEMSON, S.C. - Clemson women’s basketball fell to the No. 22 Florida State on Sunday afternoon in a hard fought battle at Littlejohn Coliseum. The last time the two programs met in Clemson, the Tigers defeated the Seminoles 74-61. Entering the game, Amari Robinson led the ACC in FG percentage, shooting 60% from the field, and this afternoon she contributed 13 of the Tigers’ 72 points.    Florida State got an early jump in the first quarter, but the Tigers stayed competitive throughout the entire 10 minutes. Coming out of the five minute timeout, Danielle Rauch drained a three to bring the Tigers within three, boosting the Tigers’ momentum. Dayshanette Harris led Clemson in scoring with nine, and closed the Seminole lead to five with a clutch three point play to close out the quarter.   The Seminoles went on a 13-3 run in the second quarter, stretching their lead to 13 at the half. Ruby Whitehorn took charge for Clemson in the second quarter, contributing 14 and doing it all for the Tigers, driving the lane aggressively and knocking down threes to keep Clemson in the ball game.   Clemson started the half off hot with back to back threes by Dayshanette Harris and MaKayla Elmore. After this, they went on on an 8-0 run to end the quarter and close the gap to eight with just under two minutes to play. Elmore led the Tigers in scoring this quarter, going 2-2 from three. Amari Robinson dominated the boards, putting up four on the quarter.    Mackenzie Kramer’s clutch shooting gave the Tigers their first lead of the fourth quarter, taking a foul on a three to make the score 65-64 with 6:30 to play. Kramer scored all eleven of her eleven points this quarter, and helped close the gap at the end of the game. Although the Tigers did not pull out the win, they executed a fantastic fourth quarter and held the Seminoles to only a six point victory.    UP NEXT: Clemson will travel to Atlanta on Thursday to face Georgia Tech at 7 p.m. in search of another ACC win.  SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure to follow Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Tigers Fall to No. 24 North Carolina

FINAL SCORE: Clemson 70, Air Force 54 RECORDS: Clemson (1-0), Air Force (0-1) CLEMSON LEADERS: Ruby Whitehorn 17 points (7-12 FG,1-5 3FG), Amari Robinson 14 points (5-6 FG, 0-0 3FG) NOTABLES: The Tigers won their first face-off against the Falcons. The Tigers scored at least 70 points this season for the 9th time. Ruby Whitehorn scored 17 points. Amari Robinson tailed 14 points. The Tigers are now 6-1 at home this season. CLEMSON, S.C – Behind 17 points from Ruby Whitehorn and an additional 14 from Amari Robinson, the Clemson Tigers got back in the win column with a 70-54 victory over the Air Force Falcons on Tuesday afternoon. Despite the Tigers winning the jump ball, Keelie O’Hollaren was able to put the Falcons on the board. Even though the Falcons scored first, the Tigers were quick to respond with a 3-point lead after the first quarter. Air Force was able to minimize the gap in the second quarter, but the Tigers were able to capitalize on points turnovers which sparked the Tigers to a 33-20 lead at the half. Entering the third quarter, Whitehorn was able to strike first with help from Robinson. The two on-court leaders helped the Tigers to dominate during the third quarter, adding 26 points to their score. Entering the 4th quarter, the Falcons’ front scorer, Jordyn Devaughn, moved quickly to help Air Force’s score. Shortly after, Whitehorn’s layup helped propel the Tigers. The Falcons persevered but fell short as the Tigers were able to defend their court Tuesday afternoon with a final score of Clemson 70, Air Force 54. UP NEXT: Clemson (7-5, 1-0) takes on East Tennessee State at home on Friday, December 22, tip off is at 2:00 p.m SOCIAL MEDIA: Make sure to follow the Clemson women’s basketball on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to stay up to date on everything happening with the Tigers.

Forty Student-Athletes Graduate in Fall 2023 Ceremonies

CLEMSON, S.C. - Forty student-athletes and 10 students in support roles and spirit squads earned degrees in the fall, which culminated in Clemson University’s Commencement ceremonies on Dec. 21, 2023 in Littlejohn Coliseum. Thirty-nine individuals earned undergraduate degreers, while twelve have earned master’s degrees.  The fifty students comprise 25 different degree programs and nine athletic programs. Nine members served on the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and six were part of the Tiger Leadership Academy.  The list includes 15 members of the football program, four members of the National Champion men’s soccer program, and three members of the Women’s Soccer College Cup team. In all, 22 of the graduates won team ACC Championships in their respective sports.  Additionally, Daniel Gossett earned his PRTM degree as part of the Tiger Trust program, which allows student-athletes who left to pursue a career in professional sports to return to finish their degrees. Gossett was a second-round pick in the MLB draft by the Oakland As in 2014. In the most recent release, Clemson Athletics set a department record with a 97 percent Graduation Success Rate (GSR) for the 2013-16 cohort in data released by the NCAA, the highest among all public Power Five programs. It was the tenth consecutive cohort in which Clemson’s department-wide GSR was at 91 percent or higher, and third in a row at 95 percent, one of three public Power Five schools nationally to make that claim. Clemson athletes also compiled a 991 Academic Progress Rate, its second-highest mark on record. [table id=439 /]