Clemson blasts Gardner-Webb

Clemson Dominates Gardner-Webb in Basketball

Clemson delivered a commanding 97-59 victory over Gardner-Webb at Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday night.

Key Performances

Nick Davidson led Clemson with 18 points.
Carter Welling, a Utah Valley transfer, recorded his first double-double off the bench with 14 points and 11 rebounds.
RJ Godfrey scored 13 points, shooting a perfect 5-for-5 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.
Ace Buckner contributed 11 points off the bench.

Game Summary

Clemson (2-0) opened strong with a 14-3 run, which Gardner-Webb (0-2) ended with a three-pointer by Spence Sims. Sims and Jacob Hudson each scored 11 points, leading the Runnin' Bulldogs.

Gardner-Webb struggled with foul trouble as starters Julius Clark and Curtis Williams both fouled out early in the second half.

Historical Context

Clemson has won its first two games by 50 and 38 points respectively, marking the 10th time in program history the Tigers have won their first two games by at least 25 points. This is the first time since the 2009-10 season that Clemson opened with two wins by 35 or more points.

Next Game

Clemson is set to face Morehead State at home on November 11 at 7 p.m.

Reported with contributions from The Associated Press.

Author's Summary

Clemson’s powerful start to the season was highlighted by strong individual performances and a dominant team effort, signaling a promising campaign ahead.

The Post and Courier — 2025-11-08