CLEMSON TIGERS WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Clemson women's basketball operates within one of the Atlantic Coast Conference's strongest basketball institutions, where football dominance has gradually shifted resources toward building a competitive women's program. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, where the university's 29,545 students support an athletics program dating back to 1889, the Tigers compete in Littlejohn Coliseum with a 13-player roster under coach Shawn Poppie. The program posted an 18-9 record with a significant home advantage, going 12-2 at Littlejohn while managing 6-7 on the road within its 5-5 conference ledger.
Scoring efficiency defines the Tigers' offensive approach, averaging 69.8 points per game while holding opponents to 58.1—a margin that reflects strong defensive principles under Poppie's system. Conference play presents the program's greatest challenge, with the differential between home dominance and road struggles indicating vulnerability in hostile ACC venues where elite opponents operate. The Tigers' 69.8 PPG average ranks among mid-tier ACC performers, suggesting Clemson remains positioned between conference contenders and rebuilding programs.
KEY FACTS
| School | Clemson University |
| Sport | Women's Basketball |
| Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
| Division | D1-FBS |
| Location | Clemson, South Carolina |
| Venue | Littlejohn Coliseum |
| Head Coach | Shawn Poppie |
ROSTER (2025-26)
| # | Name | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Rusne Augustinaite | G |
| 2 | Ja'Kerra Butler | G |
| 0 | Holland Harris | G |
| 25 | Demeara Hinds | F |
| 1 | Amaia Jackson | G |
| 10 | Taylor Johnson-Matthews | G |
| 5 | Hannah Kohn | G |
| 31 | Morgan Lee | C |
| 20 | Morgan Miller | F |
| 12 | Mia Moore | G |
| 21 | Hadley Periman | G |
| 14 | Rachael Rose | G |
| 32 | Raven Thompson | F |
SEASON RECORD
21-12
Overall
13-3
Home
8-9
Away
7-7
Conference
67.7 PPG / 59.1 Opp PPG
SCHEDULE (2025-26)
| Date | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | South Carolina Upstate Spartans | W 76-38 |
| Nov 7 | Mercer Bears | W 72-51 |
| Nov 11 | South Carolina Gamecocks | L 37-65 |
| Nov 14 | American University Eagles | W 78-38 |
| Nov 16 | Louisville Cardinals | L 54-65 |
| Nov 23 | Furman Paladins | W 76-58 |
| Nov 26 | UL Monroe Warhawks | -- |
| Nov 28 | Western Carolina Catamounts | W 77-44 |
| Nov 30 | Michigan State Spartans | L 64-72 |
| Dec 5 | Alabama Crimson Tide | L 48-72 |
| Dec 7 | App State Mountaineers | W 78-59 |
| Dec 14 | Pittsburgh Panthers | W 73-41 |
| Dec 17 | Charleston Southern Buccaneers | W 78-52 |
| Dec 21 | North Florida Ospreys | W 84-62 |
| Dec 28 | Chicago State Cougars | W 97-44 |
| Jan 2 | Virginia Cavaliers | L 63-73 |
| Jan 4 | Miami Hurricanes | W 70-55 |
| Jan 9 | NC State Wolfpack | W 75-65 |
| Jan 11 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 55-58 |
| Jan 18 | Wake Forest Demon Deacons | W 78-71 |
| Jan 22 | Virginia Tech Hokies | L 68-71 |
| Jan 25 | Notre Dame Fighting Irish | W 65-58 |
| Jan 30 | SMU Mustangs | W 83-54 |
| Feb 1 | Florida State Seminoles | W 77-58 |
| Feb 5 | North Carolina Tar Heels | L 44-53 |
| Feb 8 | Boston College Eagles | W 83-59 |
| Feb 13 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 67-65 |
| Feb 15 | Syracuse Orange | L 64-68 |
| Feb 22 | Duke Blue Devils | W 53-51 |
| Feb 27 | California Golden Bears | W 70-63 |
| Mar 1 | Stanford Cardinal | L 50-85 |
| Mar 5 | Virginia Cavaliers | W 63-50 |
| Mar 6 | Duke Blue Devils | L 46-60 |
| Mar 21 | USC Trojans | L 67-71 |
OTHER SPORTS AT CLEMSON
ATLANTIC COAST CONFERENCE WOMEN'S BASKETBALL PROGRAMS
- Boston Eagles
- Duke Blue Devils
- Florida State Seminoles
- Georgia Yellow Jackets
- North Carolina State Wolfpack
- Southern Methodist Mustangs
- Stanford Stanford
- Syracuse Orange
- California Golden Bears
- Louisville Cardinals
- Miami (Florida) Miami (Florida)
- North Carolina Tar Heels
- Notre Dame Notre Dame
- Pittsburgh Panthers
- Virginia Cavaliers
- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State Hokies
- Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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South Carolina Women's Basketball ProgramsFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- What conference does Clemson Women's Basketball compete in?
- Clemson Tigers Women's Basketball competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference conference at the NCAA D1-FBS level.
- Where does Clemson play women's basketball home games?
- Clemson Women's Basketball plays home games at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson, SC.
- Who is the head coach of Clemson Women's Basketball?
- The head coach of Clemson Tigers Women's Basketball is Shawn Poppie.
- When was Clemson Women's Basketball program established?
- The establishment date for Clemson Women's Basketball is not currently available.