Clemson Swashbuckles Charleston Southern, 78-52

Charleston, S.C. – The Tigers saw four performers finish in double-digit points in Clemson women’s basketball‘s (8-4, 1-1 ACC), 78-52, victory against Charleston Southern (2-8, Big South) at the CSU Fieldhouse on Wednesday afternoon.

Clemson saw a quartet of performers finish in double-figures. Junior guard/forward Rusne Augustinaite and graduate forward Demeara Hinds (nine rebounds) finished with 18 points apiece. Junior guard Hannah Kohn (17 points) knocked down a season-best five three-pointers. Senior guard Rachel Rose (14 points) went 6-10 from field goal range.

Charleston Southern was led by a16-point performance from Asha Sra and a 12-point output from Thelma Barbitch.

HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED

From the midway point of the first frame through the 3:39 mark in the second quarter the Tigers went on a 27-6 scoring run, doubling up on the Buccaneers, 30-13. Kohn led Clemson with eight points within the run, while Rose added seven. The Tigers entered the break with a 37-21 lead against the Buccaneers.

HIGHLIGHTS

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• Clemson leads 14-1 in the all-time series with Charleston Southern and the Tigers are on a five-game series win streak.
• The Tigers are 2-0 against Big South opponents this season.
• Augustinaite (seventh game of the season in double-digits) and Hinds (nine rebounds) finished with 18 points apiece. Sixth game of the season with three-plus 3-pointers.
• Kohn (17 points) knocked down a season-best five three pointers and has collected three-plus 3-pointers in five games this season.
• Rose (14 points) went 6-10 from field goal range.

UP NEXT

Clemson hosts North Florida at Littlejohn Coliseum on Sunday, Dec. 21. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. and the game will air live on ACCN.

SUNDAY, DEC. 21 CANNED GOODS DONATION DRIVE

Clemson women’s basketball will be hosting a Canned Goods Donation Drive (Benefiting Paw Pantry & The Nook) on Sunday, Dec. 21 vs. North Florida. Tiger Fans who bring donation items will receive $5 off admission to the game against North Florida. Items in need include: Wipes, bar soap, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, toothpaste, feminine products, Dry goods, canned goods, rice, pasta, Sugar, oil, cereal, canned soup, shelf-stable milk, canned meat, condiments, instant oatmeal/grits, and granola bars.

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