Date: Thursday, November 6th, 2025
Location: Macon, G.A., Hawkins Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
Tickets: Available online
TV: ESPN+
Radio: Clemson Athletic Network
Live Coverage: clemsontigers.com
Clemson women's basketball (1-0) travels to Macon, Ga., for their first away game of the season against Mercer (1-0). Clemson aims to start the season 2-0 for the fourth straight year and the second consecutive under Coach Shawn Poppie. Mercer began their season with a 48-39 win over UNC Asheville and seeks to secure their second consecutive victory.
Clemson leads the all-time series against Mercer 8-2, a rivalry dating back to the 1977-78 season. In their most recent meeting, the Tigers defeated Mercer 90-66. Coach Poppie holds a 5-0 record against Mercer throughout his coaching career.
In Clemson's season opener, junior guard/forward Rusne Augustinaite led all scorers with 19 points, including four three-pointers, in a 76-38 win over USC Upstate. Senior guards Mia Moore and Taylor Johnson-Matthews also contributed significantly with 17 and 12 points, respectively.
"Junior Guard/Forward Rusne Augustinaite (19 points) knocked down four 3-pointers and led all scorers in Clemson's 76-38, season-opening victory against USC Upstate."
Author's summary: Clemson seeks its fourth straight strong start and looks to extend its dominance over Mercer in their first road game of the 2025 season.