- Matchup: American Eagles vs Clemson Tigers
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, SC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The American Eagles (0-1) are set to visit Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday to face off against the Clemson Tigers (1-0).
In their previous matchup, the American Eagles faced Cincinnati and suffered a defeat, finishing 79-53. The Eagles were called for 18 personal fouls, while Cincinnati tallied 19. From the 3-point line, American struggled, hitting 8 out of 27 attempts. Cincinnati displayed a solid free throw performance, converting 13 of 18 shots for a 72.2% efficiency. On the boards, Cincinnati dominated with 43 total rebounds, including 14 on the offensive end, while the Eagles collected 31 rebounds, 9 of which were offensive. The Eagles had a challenging game, ending with a field goal percentage of just 27.8% (15 out of 54) and hitting 7 of 29 from beyond the arc.
Madden Collins stood out for the Eagles, shooting 38.5% from the field and contributing 20 points on 5 of 13 shooting in 28 minutes of play, alongside 2 rebounds and 1 assist.
Currently, American holds a record of 0-1 for the season. The Eagles average 53.0 points per game, which ranks them 342nd nationally, with a shooting percentage of 27.8% from the field. They are successful on 3-pointers at a rate of 24.1% (7 of 29) and maintain an 80.0% success rate at the free throw line. The team averages 32.0 rebounds and has registered only 7 assists this season, ranking them 337th in Division I. They also turn the ball over 18.0 times per game and commit the same number of personal fouls on average.
On defense, the Eagles force their opponents into 13.0 turnovers per game and draw 19.0 fouls. They allow shooters to hit 29.6% from beyond the arc and rank 262nd in points allowed per game (79.0). Their opponents shoot 42.0% against them and average 48.0 rebounds per game. Additionally, they rank 320th nationally in assists allowed, conceding 20 per game this season.
In their last game, the Clemson Tigers secured a win against Stetson with a score of 85-72. The Tigers allowed Stetson to grab 20 total rebounds, with only 3 on the offensive end. Clemson shot 25.0% from 3-point range (6 of 24) and an impressive 88.9% from the charity stripe, hitting 8 of 9 attempts. Stetson converted 29 of 60 field goal attempts for a shooting percentage of 48.3%, while Clemson shot 51.0% for the game, sinking 25 of 49 shots. They were successful on 9 of 24 three-point attempts (37.5%) and achieved a free throw percentage of 74.3%, capitalizing on 35 attempts due to Stetson’s 24 fouls. The Tigers also recorded 22 defensive rebounds and 7 offensive rebounds for a total of 29.
Ace Buckner was pivotal for Clemson, scoring 20 points on 6 of 14 shooting with a 42.9% field goal percentage, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists in 26 minutes on the court.
Clemson starts the season with a record of 1-0. The Tigers average 13.0 personal fouls per game and exhibit a 74.3% efficiency at the free throw line. They distribute 17.0 assists per contest, ranking 126th nationally, and turn the ball over an average of 8.0 times. With a total of 85 points on the season, the Tigers pull down 32.0 rebounds per game, while their shooting accuracy stands at 51.0%, positioning them 95th in college basketball.
Defensively, Clemson allows opponents to shoot 25.0% from 3-point range (6 of 24) and gives up 88.9% on free throws. They permit an average of 13.0 assists and 29.0 rebounds per game, ranking 217th and 100th in college, respectively. The Tigers rank 203rd in points allowed per game at 72.0 and force 9.0 turnovers while allowing teams to shoot 48.3% from the field (282nd in college).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take American
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