- Matchup: Clemson Tigers vs BYU Cougars
- Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
- Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY
- Broadcast: ESPN
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The Clemson Tigers (7-2) are heading to Madison Square Garden this Tuesday to take on the BYU Cougars (7-1).
In their most recent matchup, the Clemson Tigers faced Alabama, suffering a defeat with a final score of 90-84. The Tigers committed 21 fouls compared to Alabama’s 19. From beyond the arc, Clemson connected on 12 of 34 attempts. Alabama, on the other hand, converted 22 of 31 free throws for a shooting percentage of 71.0%. The Crimson Tide also recorded 36 rebounds (12 offensive and 24 defensive) without any blocks, while accumulating 13 assists and 3 steals throughout the game. Defensively, Clemson allowed Alabama to shoot 46.7% from the field, as the Tigers posted 12 assists, forced 8 turnovers, and registered 6 steals. Clemson grabbed 39 total rebounds, including 16 offensive ones, and shot 78.6% from the free throw line, making 22 of 28 attempts. The Tigers closed the game with a field goal percentage of 40.8%, hitting 29 of 71, while making 4 of their 19 three-point attempts.
RJ Godfrey was a standout performer in this game. He shot an impressive 60.0% from the field, contributing 19 points with 6 field goals out of 10 attempts, while also recording 3 assists and 4 rebounds in 32 minutes of play.
Clemson enters this matchup with a record of 7-2 this season. The Tigers are averaging 85.1 points per game (66th in Division 1) and have a shooting percentage of 46.3% from the field. They are hitting 32.8% of their three-point attempts (78 of 238) and converting 74.9% from the free-throw line. As a team, Clemson averages 42.3 rebounds per game and has posted 143 assists this season, ranking 159th nationally in assists. They are turning the ball over 8.8 times per game and committing 17.3 fouls per contest.
Defensively, the Tigers force 11.0 turnovers each game while drawing 20.3 personal fouls. They limit opponents to 27.9% shooting from three-point range and rank 56th in Division 1 for points allowed per game at 66.7. Clemson allows a field goal percentage of 39.1% (203 of 519) and grabs an average of 32.6 rebounds per game, placing them among the top 20 in the nation for fewest assists allowed, having given up 90 so far this season.
In their latest game, the BYU Cougars secured a victory against California Baptist with a dominating score of 91-60. BYU allowed California Baptist to rack up 28 rebounds (10 offensive). They shot 26.1% from beyond the arc (6 out of 23) and finished 14 of 19 at the free-throw line (73.7%). California Baptist converted 20 of 61 shots from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 32.8%. In contrast, BYU excelled with 36 field goals made out of 66 attempts, resulting in a 54.5% shooting percentage. Their three-point shooting saw them net 8 of 23 attempts, equating to 34.8%. The Cougars earned 11 out of 14 free throw attempts (78.6%) and capitalized on California Baptist’s 16 fouls, while forcing 9 turnovers and securing 12 steals. Overall, BYU collected a total of 38 rebounds (27 defensive and 11 offensive).
Keba Keita was a key player for BYU during the matchup, scoring 23 points in 20 minutes without any assists. He went 10 for 15 from the field (66.7%) and grabbed 12 rebounds.
BYU stands at 7-1 this season. Offensively, they are shooting 49.4% from the field, ranking 50th in Division 1. The Cougars have accumulated a total of 682 points this season, averaging 85.3 points per game, while securing 39.3 rebounds each outing. They distribute the ball with 14.4 assists per game (191st nationally) and lose possession through turnovers at a rate of 9.5 times per game. The team commits 15.6 fouls on average and boasts a free-throw shooting percentage of 76.3%.
Defensively, BYU ranks 77th in points per game allowed, giving up an average of 68.0. They force 12.1 turnovers each night and allow opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field (73rd in college). Their defense permits a shooting percentage of 31.6% from three-point range (65 of 206) and has opponents converting 61.6% of their free-throw attempts. The Cougars surrender an average of 11.4 assists and 34.1 rebounds, which places them 65th and 159th in the college basketball rankings, respectively.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA showdown against the spread?
Pick: Back Clemson
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