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Clemson in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge • 2007: ACC 8, Big Ten 3 (Michigan State 68, Clemson 51) • 2008: ACC 7, Big Ten 4 (Clemson 78, Northwestern 75, OT) • 2009: ACC 7, Big Ten 4 (Clemson 69, Northwestern 68) • 2010: ACC 6, Big Ten 5 (Indiana 65, Clemson 51) • 2011: ACC 6, Big Ten 6 (Illinois 61, Clemson 50) Clemson Guts Out Comeback Road Win • The Lady Tigers overcame a 11-point 2nd half deficit to defeat Furman, 68-67 on Nov. 28 in Greenville • Clemson went on a 17-3 run midway through the 2nd half to take the lead • Shaniqua Pauldo had 12 of her 14 points in the 2nd half, and grabbed 10 rebounds • Quinyotta Pettaway had career-highs of 16 points and 10 rebounds for her first career double-double • Clemson held the Paladins to just 27.1% shooting inside the arc Lady Tigers Have Historic Win v. S.C. State • Clemson’s 83-38 win over S.C. State featured several statistical anomalies • S.C. State’s .185 shooting % (10-54) was the lowest by a visitor in Clemson WBB history, and 3rd-worst regardless of site • The +32 rebounding margin is tied for ninth-best in school history. Oddly enough, it is 12 years and 364 days from the last time that the Lady Tigers had a +32 rebound margin on November 14, 1998 • Clemson’s 38 points allowed were the fewest since 2009, when Clemson held Presbyterian to 35 • The Lady Tigers recorded 29 assists in the game. That is the most assists since November 26, 2005 when Clemson also tallied 29 assists against Memphis. • Clemson recorded 60 rebounds in the game. Ironically, that is the most rebounds in a game since Clemson’s game against SC State last season when they recorded exactly 60 rebounds then too. Clemson Falls to In-State Rival, 65-48 • Nikki Dixon led the Tigers with 14 points, her third straight game in double figures • Quinyotta Pettaway was a rebound shy of her first career double-double, going for 11 pts, 9 reb. • Clemson was only able to force 12 SC turnovers, while the Gamecocks outscored Clemson 20-6 off miscues • Lindsey Mason had season highs in points (9) rebounds (8), and blocks (5) Lady Tigers Run Past Davidson for Win • The Clemson women’s basketball team got the 2011-12 season underway with a 7262 win over Davidson on Nov. 11. • The Lady Tigers outscored the Wildcats 24-0 on the fast break and forced 26 turnovers on their way to the season-opening win. • Freshmen and sophomores combined for 62 of the team’s 72 points • Clemson held Davidson to a 37.7 percent
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Final Notes mark from the field and got out in the passing lanes to the tune of 18 steals Freshmen Shine in Debuts • Nikki Dixon headlined with 21 points on 7-14 shooting, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists in Clemson’s win over Davidson • Chelsea Lindsay also played a strong allaround game, notching 10 points, four assists, four steals, and four rebounds in 34 minutes • Kelly Gramlich had seven points and hit a pair of threes • The five freshmen combined for 41/72 points, 15 rebounds, 12 assists, and nine steals, while hitting 10-13 from the line Clemson opened 37th season against Davidson • Clemson opened the 37th season of Lady Tiger Basketball with a win against Davidson on 11/11/11 • Clemson holds a program record of 640456, and a 354-145 home mark • Itoro Coleman is the 5th head coach in Lady Tiger History • The Tigers have had several moments of significance in program history, including scoring the first points in women’s NCAA Basketball Tournament history. Barbara Kennedy Dixon netted that field goal against Penn State in 1982. • Clemson has reached four Sweet 16s and one Elite 8, and has made an appearance in 15 NCAA Tournaments overall, advancing in 11 of those seasons. • Clemson has finished the season ranked in the final top-25 in either the AP or Coaches poll 12 times.
2011-12 Statistical Rankings ACC -FINAL • NCAA - 2/26/12
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Category Scoring Offense Scoring Defense Scoring Margin FG Percentage FG % Defense 3FG Percentage 3FG Made 3.1 3FG % Defense FT Percentage Rebounding Offense Defensive Rebounds Rebound Margin Assists Per Game Turnover Margin Assist-to-TO Ratio Blocks Per Game Steals Per Game
Individual Category Name Scoring Nikki Dixon Rebounding Quinyotta Pettaway FG% Quinyotta Pettaway 3FG% Kelly Gramlich Off. Reb. Quinyotta Pettaway Def. Reb. Quinyotta Pettaway Assists Chelsea Lindsay Chancie Dunn Ast/TO Chelsea Lindsay Blocks Lindsey Mason Quinyotta Pettaway Steals Nikki Dixon Min. Played Chelsea Lindsay
• First Game Jitters? • The Tigers are now 27-10 all-time in season openers and 32-5 in home openers all-time • Itoro Coleman is now 2-0 in season openers as a head coach, although she did not actually attend last season’s debut. Clemson Claims Exhibition Win • The Lady Tigers bounced St. Augustine’s College in an exhibition contest, 74-57 • Clemson held the Falcons to 24.0% shooting, and just 21.4% behind the arc, while shooting 47.8% from the field themselves • Nikki Dixon and Chancie Dunn had 14 points apiece for the Tigers, while Shaniqua Pauldo added 12 points and 6 boards TigerCast to Bring Lady Tigers Everywhere • The Clemson athletic department will offer all home non-televised women’s basketball games with live video and commentary during the 2011-12 season via TigerCast. • The broadcast will include live stats, updates, and announcing from top-level individuals, and features all games that are not offered on television • Visit ClemsonTigers.com for more information Ford Named to ACC Newcomer Watch List • Clemson Lady Tiger Freshman Natiece Ford was named to the 2011 ACC Newcomer Watch List, one of five freshmen selected for the team. Ford, the 47th-best prospect
(12 Ranked ACC, 336 Ranked NCAA) Stat ACC NCAA 54.2 11th 301 65.1 11th 233 (10.9) 11th 305 .372 11th 242 .382 8th 137 .278 11th n/a 12th 303 .306 7th 164 .609 11th 329 38.5 9th 26.1 4th (3.9) 11th 275 12.8 9th 145 (3.8) 11th 303 0.61 12th 270 6.0 2nd 4 8.1 8th 204
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STAT 12.4 7.2 .468 .294 2.9 4.3 3.6 3.0 1.1 2.6 1.1 2.6 32.6
ACC 16th 10th 13th 15th 10th 9th 8th 13th 12th 2nd 10th 5th 8th
NCAA 215 151 289 214 21 200 56 201
nationally according to ESPN Hoopgurlz, headlined Itoro Coleman’s 30th-ranked 2011 recruiting class. The ACC Newcomer Watch list, which replaced the Preseason Rookie of the Year honor in 2010, highlights freshmen, true and redshirt, and transfers that are expected to make an immediate impact in the league. Ford is the first Lady Tiger to receive the recognition. Newcomer Watch List Elizabeth Williams, Fr., C, Duke Amber Henson, Fr., F, Duke Sydney Wallace, Fr., G, Georgia Tech Brittany Rountree, Fr., G, UNC Natiece Ford, Fr., G/F, Clemson
Lady Tigers picked 11th • The Lady Tigers were picked to finish 11th by the ACC Media and coaches at the ACC’s annual Media Day, held at the Greensboro Coliseum on Oct. 18. • Miami, last season’s co-champions, were picked first with 30 of 40 first-place votes. Predicted Order of Finish 1. Miami (30) 2. Duke (10) 3. Maryland 4. Florida State 5. Georgia Tech 6. North Carolina 7. NC State 8. Virginia 9. Boston College 10. Wake Forest 11. Clemson