Thompson Registers Double-Double as Tigers Pick up 20th Win At Cal., 70-63

Clemson, S.C. – Clemson women’s basketball (20-9, 11-6 ACC) picked up a road win in the penultimate game of the season, defeating California (17-13, 8-9 ACC), 70-63 at Haas Pavilion on Thursday night. The Tigers earned their 20th win of the season for the first time since 2018-19 and reached 11 ACC wins for the first time since the 1998-99 season.

Offensively, Clemson was led by senior forward Raven Thompson, who scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds en route to her first double-double on the season. Senior guard Mia Moore led the Tigers in points (21) while also racking up four rebounds, three assists, and two steals. Junior guard/forward Rusne Augustinaite finished the day with 15 points after scoring the game’s first three baskets. Senior guard Taylor Johnson-Matthews had 14 of her own. As a team, Clemson shot 52% from the field, marking the tenth time this season the Tigers have made at least half of their field goal attempts and the first time since Feb. 8 against Boston College.

The Golden Bears were led by Lulu Twidale (23 points) and Gisella Maul (18 points, eight rebounds).

THE WIN NOW MEANS….

• Clemson has reached 20 wins for the first time since the 2018-19 season and the second time in 25 years (2000-01 season).
• The Tigers have reached 11 conference wins for the first time in 27 years (1998-99 season).

HOW THE GAME WAS DECIDED
Augustinaite opened the scoring 46 seconds into the game, and Clemson would lead the rest of the way. The first quarter was punctuated by a layup from Johnson-Matthews at the buzzer to give the Tigers a 17-9 advantage. The second quarter was more of the same and the Tigers went into the locker room with a five-point advantage. An Augustinaite three-pointer opened up the second half to stretch the lead to eight, and Cal would not get back within one possession the rest of the night.   

HEAD COACH SHAWN POPPIE SAID

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HIGHLIGHTS

NOTABLE NUMBERS

• Clemson has reached 20 wins for the first time since the 2018-19 season and the second time in 25 years (2000-01 season).
• The Tigers have reached 11 conference wins for the first time in 27 years (1998-99 season).
• Clemson moves to 14-3 when donning the white jerseys. 
• The all-time series between Clemson and Cal is now tied 2-2 after wins in each of Shawn Poppie’s first two seasons at the helm.
• Augustinate (15 Points) logged her 14th game of the season with three-plus 3-pointers and 17th game in double-figures. 
• With tonight’s performance, Augustinate climbed to third all-time in Clemson single-season three-pointers made.
• Thompson (14 points, 11 rebounds) collected her first double-double of the season (11th career). 
• Moore (21 points) found herself in double figures for the 21st time this season.
• Johnson-Matthews (14 points) notched her 14th game this season with double-digit points. 

UP NEXT
Clemson concludes its West Coast swing and the regular season at Stanford on Sunday, Mar. 1. Tipoff is slated for 2 p.m. EST, and the game will air live on the CW Network.

After the conclusion of the ACC’s slate on Sunday, the bracket for the 2026 Ally Women’s Basketball Tournament will be released.

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