Tigers Host Pediatric Cancer Awareness Game vs. Western Carolina Sunday

Game Information:

Who: Western Carolina Catamounts (0-0) at Clemson Tigers (1-0)When: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.Where: Littlejohn Coliseum, Clemson, S.C.Buy Tickets: http://bit.ly/29MSA0qTV: ACC Network Extra (http://es.pn/2fknxsI)Radio: WCCP (http://wccpfm.com/)Live Stats: ClemsonTigers.com (http://statb.us/b/145247)Follow: Twitter & Instagram: @ClemsonWBB

Promotions: 

• Sunday’s game recognizes the fight against pediatric cancer, honors those who battle it, and will include a Bravery Award presentation at halftime.
• There will be a fundraiser where fans can donate an amount per made Clemson free throw. Sign-ups for the pledge, which will include gold t-shirts and bracelets, will be held in the Burton Gallery.

Clemson Notes:

• Clemson won its season opener against Coastal Carolina, 64-57, on Nov. 11.
• Freshman Jaia Alexander led the Tigers in scoring with 15 points and added seven rebounds.
• Three other Tigers also scored in double digits – Danielle Edwards (14), Nelly Perry (12) and Alexis Carter (10).
• Freshman Kobi Thornton tallied eight points, eight rebounds, two steals and an assist.
• Perry, a junior, finished with a game-high nine rebounds.
• Sophomore Edwards’ six steals ties her career best.
• The Tiger defense held the Chants to 28.4% shooting from the field (19-67) and forced 21 turnovers.
• Head Coach Audra Smith notched her third straight win in season-opening games, as the Tigers won their openers in 2014, 2015 and now 2016.
• It was the first game played in Clemson’s newly-renovated Littlejohn Coliseum, a venue that saw a perfect opening day as later that evening, the men’s team defeated Georgia, 74-64.

Series Information:

• Clemson enjoys a 7-1 all-time record against Western Carolina and a 4-1 record in home games at Littlejohn.
• The two teams last met on the hardwood in Cullowhee, N.C. on Feb. 4, 2009, when the Tigers brought home a 73-64 victory.