Women?s Basketball Plays Furman Sunday

Game Information:

• Who: CLEMSON TIGERS (2-1) vs. FURMAN PALADINS (3-0)
• When: Sunday, Nov. 23 at 2 pm
• Where: Clemson, S.C. (Littlejohn Coliseum)
• Watch: TigerCast: ClemsonTigers.com
• Listen: WCCP 105.5 FM (Angela Mallen, William Qualkinbush) & Clemson Tigers Official App
• Next Game: Clemson at Paradise Jam • Thu., Fri., Sat. • St. Thomas, USVI

CLEMSON, S.C. – The women’s basketball team will take on undefeated Furman (3-0) at 2 p.m. on Sunday on Educators Day, where all educators will receive free admission and can purchase half-price tickets for family members. Clemson (2-1) is coming off a loss at No. 2 South Carolina.

Five Clemson players have scored in double-figures in a game this season, led by freshmen Shelbie Davenport (12.7 ppg) and Cha’nelle Perry (12.3 ppg). Perry is second on the team in scoring, field goal percentage and assists, and leads in rebounding (6.0 rpg).

This is the first meeting between Clemson and Furman since 2011, and the Tigers lead the all-time series, 22-3.

Notes (in 140 characters or less):

• This season, newcomers have accounted for 76.9% of scoring and 83.5% of rebounding
• Clemson has 10 newcomers and just four returners
• Just 42.7% of the Tigers minutes and 43.3% of scoring return from 2013-14
• Of the returners, Chelsea Lindsay has started 68 of 71 career games
• Clemson’s 29-point victory over UNCG was its largest in a season-opener since 1998, when the Tigers defeated UNCA, 93-26
• Clemson scored 80+ in its first two games for the first time since 1994
• Shelbie Davenport has led Clemson in scoring in 4/5 apps. (18,17,17,18)
• Nelly Perry went for 15 pts, 12 rebs & 5 ast in her 2nd career game
• Clemson held UNCG to 18-68 (.265) from the floor in the opener
• Nikki Dixon needs 2 points to move into 16th in school history in scoring
• Dixon’s 11-13 (.846) mark from the floor is 2nd in the ACC
• Ivy Atkism had eight points against #2 SC, hitting 4-6 from the floor