Clemson men's basketball opens season with 85-72 win over Stetson
The gist
Clemson beat Stetson 85-72 in its 2026-27 opener behind Dylan Faulkner and Ace Buckner.
The Tigers are chasing a fourth straight NCAA Tournament bid under coach Brad Brownell.
How it unfolded
- Oct 7, 2026Clemson attended the 2026 ACC Tipoff in Charlotte, N.C., represented by Brownell, guard Ace Buckner and forward Carter Welling.
- Nov 2, 2026Clemson opened the 2026-27 season at home against Stetson; Dylan Faulkner scored the first bucket on a two-handed slam and Clemson led 10-7 at the first media timeout.
- Nov 3, 2026Clemson defeated Stetson 85-72 behind standout performances from Faulkner and Buckner.
Key terms
- NCAA Tournament
- Describes a college basketball team suited to the single-elimination NCAA tournament played mostly in March.
- ACC
- A U.S. collegiate athletic conference with eighteen member universities competing in NCAA Division I sports.
Source: Wikipedia