Clemson Cruises to 90-49 Victory over Augusta in Exhibition

CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University men’s basketball cruised to a 90-49 victory over Augusta in its lone exhibition of the preseason on Wednesday night in Littlejohn Coliseum.

The Tigers were led by Chauncey Wiggins (Grayson, Ga./Grayson) who scored a team-high 18 points on an efficient 8-of-12 from the floor. Chase Hunter (Atlanta, Ga./Westlake) added 15 points and was a perfect 6-of-6 from the field, including a team-best four assists.

Clemson’s bench scored 42 points, led by Christian Reeves (Charlotte, N.C./Oak Hill Academy (Va.)/Duke) and Myles Foster (Brooklyn, N.Y./Brooks School (Mass.)/Illinois State/Monmouth) who totaled 11 and 10 points, respectively. Reeves nearly added a double-double, finishing with eight rebounds. 

Asa Thomas (Lake Forest, Ill./Lake Forest), who redshirted last year and underwent shoulder surgery, totaled 11 minutes, and scored eight points on three baskets, including two triples. 

With the score knotted 12-12 over eight minutes into the contest, the Tigers went on a 31-9 run to close the half and lead the Jaguars by 22 at the break.

More of the same in the second half from Clemson, as it pushed its lead to a game-high 44 points toward the end of regulation to eventually win 90-49.

The Tigers return to the court on Monday, November 4 when they host Charleston Southern for the 2024-25 season opener. Tipoff is slated for 7 p.m. on ACCNX.