- Matchup: South Carolina Gamecocks vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Tuesday, December 16, 2025
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN2
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The Clemson Tigers (8-3) are set to host the South Carolina Gamecocks (7-3) at Littlejohn Coliseum this upcoming Tuesday.
In their last game, the South Carolina Gamecocks defeated The Citadel with a score of 71-55. During this match, South Carolina committed 16 personal fouls, while The Citadel recorded 15. The Gamecocks struggled from long range, making just 2 of their 19 three-point attempts. On free throws, The Citadel converted 11 of 20, achieving a 55.0% success rate. The Citadel managed to secure 27 rebounds (8 offensive and 19 defensive) but failed to record any blocks. They registered 9 assists and 6 steals during the game. Defensively, South Carolina allowed its opponent to shoot at a rate of 36.8%, making 21 of 57 attempts. The Gamecocks accumulated 10 assists and forced 8 turnovers, along with 3 steals. In terms of rebounding, they secured 34 boards, 10 of which were offensive. The Gamecocks excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 18 of their 21 attempts for an impressive 85.7%. For the game, South Carolina achieved a 42.4% shooting percentage, converting 25 of 59 attempts, and sank 3 of 23 three-point shots.
Meechie Johnson Jr. was a notable player in this game, shooting 63.6% from the field and adding 3 assists. Logging 30 minutes on the court, he grabbed 2 rebounds and racked up 19 points on 7 of 11 shooting.
The Gamecocks come into this matchup with a season record of 7-3. They average 80.1 points per game (ranking 137th in Division 1), while shooting 45.7% from the floor. The team connects on 31.3% of their three-point attempts (90 of 288) and boasts a free-throw percentage of 76.9%. Furthermore, South Carolina averages 36.2 rebounds per game and has recorded 154 assists this season, placing them 195th nationwide in assists per game. Their turnovers average stands at 9.6 per game, and the team is averaging 17.8 fouls per contest.
On the defensive end, the Gamecocks force 10.0 turnovers each game and draw 18.1 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 25.8% from beyond the arc and rank 82nd in college basketball for points allowed per game at 68.2. Opponents are shooting 41.9% against them (251 of 599), while South Carolina concedes an average of 34.3 rebounds per game. They rank 85th in allowing assists, having given up 123 assists this season.
In their recent outing, the Clemson Tigers triumphed with a 70-63 victory over Mercer. The Tigers collected a total of 33 rebounds, with 26 defensive and 7 offensive. They turned the ball over 9 times but managed to secure 7 steals. Mercer committed 15 fouls, granting the Tigers 16 opportunities at the free-throw line, where they converted 12 for a 75.0% success rate. From beyond the arc, Clemson connected on 8 of 26 attempts (30.8%). Overall, they shot 25 for 54 from the field, resulting in a 46.3% shooting rate. Mercer managed to shoot 48.1% from the field, hitting 26 of 54 attempts, while also shooting 27.3% on three-pointers with 6 of 22. The Tigers allowed Mercer to collect 24 rebounds in total (3 offensive).
Dillon Hunter significantly contributed to the Tigers’ performance, hitting 4 of 7 shots for a field goal percentage of 57.1%, in addition to grabbing 2 rebounds. He scored 15 points while playing for 30 minutes and also recorded 2 assists.
Clemson holds a record of 8-3 on the season. The Tigers commit an average of 16.6 fouls per game and shoot 75.6% from the charity stripe. They achieve 15.2 assists per game (149th in college basketball) and average 9.1 turnovers per contest. Clemson has scored a total of 900 points this season, averaging 81.8 points per game, while securing 41.4 rebounds each matchup. Their shooting percentage from the field stands at 45.5%, ranking 180th nationwide.
Defensively, Clemson ranks 42nd in points allowed per game, conceding an average of 66.4. They manage to force 10.6 turnovers each game while limiting opponents to a 40.0% shooting rate from the field (58th in the nation). The defense allows just 27.3% from three-point range (74 of 271), while opponents convert 70.5% of their free throw attempts. Moreover, they’ve surrendered an average of 10.2 assists and 32.3 rebounds per game, ranking 22nd and 78th respectively in college hoops.
Who do you think will cover the spread in tonight’s NCAA matchup?
Pick: Bet on Clemson
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