While things are relatively quiet on the Clemson football front after last week’s big Thursday news, there is some recruiting news we’ll get to in a minute.
First up though, Clemson Women’s Basketball hosted Notre Dame and fell short, losing 57-54 to the Irish.
Notre Dame moved to 15-2 on the season, including 6-1 in the ACC, while the Tigers fell to 12-8 and 3-5.
Brie Perpignan led the Tigers with 11 points, with Amari Robinson chipping in 10.
Robinson led the Tigers with 8 rebounds, while Daish Bradford and Hannah Hank had 7 apiece.
Next up, the Tigers travel to Chestnut Hill for a 2 p.m. game on Sunday against Boston College.
On the men’s side can’t overlook the year Hunter Tyson is having, coming off another double-double in the loss to Wake Forest Tuesday.
On the season, Tyson is averaging a double-double coming in at 15.8 points and 10.1 boards per game through the Tigers first 19 games.
Depending on who suits up Saturday and is able to contribute, Clemson may need more than that from Tyson to beat Virginia Tech, even in Littlejohn.
Tyson is starting to get more than regional recognition for his season and it’s about time.
Hunter Tyson Named to Oscar Robertson Trophy Midseason Watch List https://t.co/eByWQfD3jW
— All Clemson (@All_Clemson) January 19, 2023
In addition, maybe things are looking up for the Tiger guards if Twitter is right.
Things looking up for Hemenway, Clemson Athletics hid him in the picture of the weekend. Heard he's much improved.
— Walt Deptula (@deptulahasrage) January 19, 2023
There’s also a chance Chase Hunter plays.
Brad Brownell says there's a chance Chase Hunter will be ready to go against Virginia Tech on Saturday. More here on the injury https://t.co/PHiXHeCtOg pic.twitter.com/xKw0DDhsZr
— Matt Connolly (@MattConnollyOn3) January 18, 2023
Clemson football one of four that will be in it for 5-Star K.J. Bolden
Clemson appears to be one of the four in it for the long haul with 5-star KJ Bolden.
Bolden is a 6’1, 185-pound safety/athlete out of Buford, Georgia in the Class of 2024, ranked No. 4 overall by 247sports.com and No. 2 in the state of Georgia in the composite rankings.
Alabama, Clemson, Georgia, and Ohio State will be in the race until the end for 2024 5-star safety KJ Bolden👀
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) January 19, 2023
Story from @ChadSimmons_ (On3+): https://t.co/45Euz4nTIX pic.twitter.com/h1t4czyZoK
The competition is stiff, as you would think it would be with the No. 2 overall player in the cycle.
The fact that Clemson is in it and apparently will be for the long term is a good thing for the Tigers, even if they end up on the outside looking in.