- Matchup: Stetson Hatters vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Stetson Hatters, who concluded last season with a record of 12-21, are heading to Littlejohn Coliseum on Monday to face off against the Clemson Tigers, who achieved a 24-11 record last year.
In their most recent game, the Stetson Hatters faced off against Austin Peay, suffering a defeat with a score of 69-60. In terms of fouls, Stetson committed 17, while Austin Peay had 9. The Hatters converted 5 of their 20 attempts from beyond the three-point line. Austin Peay shot an impressive 80.0% from the free-throw line, making 16 of 20 attempts. They collected 34 rebounds (9 offensive and 25 defensive) without any blocks, while assisting 11 times and securing 7 steals during the game. Defensively, Stetson allowed the opposition to shoot 43.6% from the field, tallying 10 turnovers forced and 8 steals. The Hatters secured a total of 27 rebounds, with 5 coming from the offensive end. At the free-throw line, Stetson made 6 of 7 shots, resulting in an 85.7% conversion rate. Overall, the Hatters finished with a field goal percentage of 43.4% (23 of 53) and made 8 of their 26 three-point attempts.
Ethan Copeland stood out in the match, shooting 43.8% from the field, with 2 assists, 7 rebounds, and a total of 22 points on 7 of 16 shooting across 39 minutes.
The Hatters are stepping into this game after closing last season at 12-21. They averaged 73.7 points per game (ranking 238th in Division 1) and maintained a field goal percentage of 45.6%. Stetson also hit 36.3% from three-point range (306 of 843) and 68.1% from the free-throw line. As a collective, they grabbed 32.8 boards per contest and recorded 506 assists last season, positioning them 98th nationally in assists. They faced 12.5 turnovers per game and committed 15.5 fouls on average.
On defense, the Hatters forced 10.3 turnovers per game and were hit with 16.6 personal fouls. They ranked 322nd in the nation for assists allowed, yielding 517 last season. Opponents shot 47.7% against them (953 of 2000) and they surrendered an average of 34.9 rebounds per game while letting up 34.4% from beyond the arc. In terms of points allowed, they ranked 325th nationally, with an average of 79.7 points conceded.
The last time out, the Clemson Tigers fell to Iowa with a final score of 67-61. In terms of rebounds, Clemson allowed Iowa to secure 36 boards (13 offensive). They shot 28.0% from three-point range, making 7 of 25 attempts and ended up with 24 of 31 at the free-throw line (77.4%). Defensively, the Tigers allowed Iowa to shoot 38.3% from the field, as they finished 18 of 47. Clemson shot 22 of 54 for a field goal percentage of 40.7%, including 9 of 26 from deep (34.6%) and converting 8 free throws for a 66.7% rate. Iowa committed 14 fouls, allowing 12 free-throw attempts for Clemson, who also turned the ball over 3 times and achieved 4 steals. The Tigers managed to grab 16 defensive rebounds and an additional 8 offensive boards for a total of 24 rebounds.
RJ Godfrey was a key player for the Tigers in this matchup, scoring 15 points in 28 minutes on the floor, achieving a field goal rate of 60.0% (6 out of 10), along with 7 rebounds and 3 assists.
Clemson finished the previous season with a 24-11 record. On the offensive end, the Tigers shot 45.2% from the field, ranking 178th in Division 1. Throughout the last season, Clemson scored 2,582 points (averaging 73.8 per game) and collected 34.1 rebounds per game. They registered 12.7 assists per game (267th nationally) while averaging 9.2 turnovers. The team committed 16.2 personal fouls each game, with a free-throw percentage of 72.5%.
On the defensive side, Clemson was rated 27th nationally for points allowed per game, with an average of 66.7. They forced 11.4 turnovers per game and held opponents to a shooting percentage of 41.8% (53rd in Division 1). The Tigers allowed a 32.4% success rate from three-point range (266 of 820), as opposing teams converted 74.8% of their free throws. They also allowed teams an average of 17.5 assists and 32.7 rebounds per game, ranking 275th and 72nd respectively in college basketball.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA battle against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Clemson
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