- Matchup: Clemson Tigers vs Pittsburgh Panthers
- Date: Saturday, January 3, 2026
- Venue: Petersen Events Center, Pittsburgh, PA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The Pittsburgh Panthers (7-7) are set to take on the Clemson Tigers (11-3) at Petersen Events Center this Saturday.
In their most recent outing, the Clemson Tigers secured a narrow victory over Syracuse, finishing with a score of 64-61. The Tigers committed 18 personal fouls, while Syracuse recorded 14. Clemson made 5 of their 15 attempts from the three-point line, whereas Syracuse shot 83.3% from the free throw line, converting 20 out of 24 chances. On the boards, Syracuse managed 26 rebounds (3 offensive, 23 defensive), but did not achieve any blocks. Syracuse also tallied 8 assists and 3 steals. Defensively, Clemson allowed Syracuse to shoot 40.0% from the floor (18 of 45). The Tigers provided 9 assists, forced 13 turnovers, and tallied 9 steals. Clemson secured a total of 24 rebounds (4 offensive) and made 6 of 12 free throw attempts for a success rate of 50.0%. Overall, they closed the game with a field goal percentage of 48.2% (27 out of 56) and hit 4 of their 16 three-point attempts.
One standout performer was RJ Godfrey, who recorded 77.8% shooting accuracy from the field, along with 2 assists. He played for 29 minutes, grabbed 4 rebounds, and scored 14 points on 7 of 9 shooting.
Clemson now boasts an impressive record of 11-3 this season. They average 9.4 turnovers per game while committing 16.5 personal fouls. As a unit, Clemson grabs 38.7 rebounds per game and has made 201 assists this year, placing them 171st in Division 1 for assists. The Tigers shoot 33.2% from beyond the arc (114 of 343) and 73.0% from the charity stripe. They currently average 78.6 points per game, ranking 160th in Division 1, while shooting 45.9% overall.
Defensively, the Tigers force an average of 11.3 turnovers per game while committing 18.8 fouls. They limit opponents to 27.6% shooting from beyond the arc and rank 29th nationally, allowing just 65.5 points per game. The defense yields a field goal percentage of 39.7% (313 of 789) and allows 32.4 rebounds per game, ranking 24th in assists allowed with 139 this season.
In their last game, the Pittsburgh Panthers faced defeat, falling to Miami with a score of 76-69. On the rebounding front, Pittsburgh allowed Miami to collect a total of 41 rebounds (14 offensive). The Panthers ended the game shooting 18.2% from beyond the arc, making 4 of 22 attempts, and went 20 of 26 from the free throw line (76.9%). Miami shot 26 of 58 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 44.8%. Pittsburgh shot 27 out of 60 overall for a shooting percentage of 45.0%, while hitting 6 of 25 three-pointers (24.0%). The Panthers hit 9 free throw attempts for a conversion rate of 52.9%. Miami committed 13 personal fouls, giving the Panthers 17 trips to the free throw line. They recorded 7 turnovers and made 6 steals during the match, with 18 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive, totaling 26 boards.
Cameron Corhen was a key player in the game, shooting 8 of 12 for a field goal percentage of 66.7%, alongside 8 rebounds. He contributed 17 points in his 39 minutes on the court, adding 2 assists.
Pittsburgh’s current record stands at 7-7. Offensively, the Panthers shoot 45.6% from the field, placing them 179th in the nation. They have scored a total of 1,031 points this season (73.6 points per game) and average 35.6 rebounds. The team makes 13.3 assists per game (ranked 272nd in Division 1) while turning the ball over 11.2 times a game. The Panthers commit 17.1 fouls each contest and connect on 67.6% from the free throw line.
Defensively, the Panthers allow 32.6% shooting from three-point range (95 of 291) and have permitted opponents to sink 77.0% of their free throws. They concede an average of 11.6 assists and 32.1 rebounds per game, ranked 64th and 75th respectively. Pittsburgh ranks 78th in Division 1 in points allowed per game, giving up 68.4 points. They force 10.9 turnovers per game and have allowed teams to shoot 42.8% from the field (152nd in college basketball).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Prediction: Take Pittsburgh
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