Clemson Heads To Mercer For First Road Clash
Game Details
Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Location: Macon, Georgia — Hawkins Arena
Time: 7 p.m.
- TV: ESPN+
- Radio: Clemson Athletic Network (Listen Live)
- Coverage: clemsontigers.com
- Social Media: X — @ClemsonWBB | Instagram — @ClemsonWBB | Facebook — Clemson Women’s Basketball
Setting the Stage
Clemson women’s basketball (1-0) travels to Macon for its first road game of the season against Mercer (1-0) on Thursday night. The Tigers aim to open the season 2-0 for the fourth straight year, and for the second consecutive time under head coach Shawn Poppie.
Mercer comes off a 48-39 road win over UNC Asheville and is also aiming for a 2-0 start.
The Clemson–Mercer Series
Clemson leads the all-time series 8-2, dating back to the 1977–78 season. The Tigers claimed the most recent meeting 90-66, and Coach Poppie holds a perfect 5-0 record against Mercer.
Last Game Recap
Junior guard-forward Rusne Augustinaite scored 19 points, including four three-pointers, guiding Clemson to a strong 76-38 season-opening win over USC Upstate. Senior guards Mia Moore (17 points) and Taylor Johnson-Matthews (12 points) also contributed double-digit performances.
“Clemson aims for its fourth consecutive 2-0 start under Coach Poppie, facing Mercer in Macon on Thursday night.”
Author’s Summary
Clemson begins its first road test of the season with high momentum after an impressive opener, looking to extend its early-season win streak under Coach Poppie.