Clemson vs. Miami – Game Preview – February 27, 2022

February 25, 2022 Admin

The Clemson Lady Tigers (9-19, 3-14 ACC) look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they visit the Miami (FL) Hurricanes (16-11, 8-8 ACC) on Sunday, February 27, 2022. The matchup airs at 4:30 PM ET.

Kelsey Marshall‘s team-high 21 points weren’t enough in Miami (FL)’s 70-63 loss to Virginia Tech on Thursday in their last game.

Amari Robinson‘s team-leading 18 points weren’t enough in Clemson’s 77-56 loss to Notre Dame on Thursday in their last action.

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Miami (FL) Team Stats

Miami (FL) enters Sunday’s matchup averaging 60.8 points per game, 9.8 fewer than the 70.6 Clemson allows per contest. When they do score more than 71, the Hurricanes are 7-1 this season.

As a team, the Hurricanes shoot 67.6 percent from the free throw line, good for 11th in the ACC. Ja’Leah Williams leads Miami (FL), knocking down 1.6 free throws a game while shooting 67 percent from the charity stripe.

Clemson Team Stats

Clemson has averaged 65.7 points per game this season while Miami (FL) allows 59.3 per contest. The Lady Tigers are only 4-6 when they score over 59 points.

When they get to the free throw line, which they do 17.1 times a game, the Lady Tigers shoot 69.7 percent, which is eighth in the ACC. Robinson is Clemson’s best shooter from the line, making three free throws a game while shooting 81 percent.

Miami (FL) Players to Watch

Marshall leads Miami (FL) in scoring and puts up 14 points and 1.5 steals per game. Karla Erjavec paces the squad with 2.9 assists and averages 6.7 points, while Lola Pendande leads the Hurricanes with 5.1 rebounds per game and adds 7.0 points.

When it comes to shooting the basketball, Marshall is the best bet for Miami (FL). She leads the team in made threes per game, knocking down 2.5 three-pointers per contest while shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc.

Player stats reflect 26 of 26 games this season.

Clemson Players to Watch

Delicia Washington leads Clemson in points, scoring 17.3 a contest, and assists with 3.0 per game. Robinson adds 11.5 points and 6.3 rebounds for the Lady Tigers, while Bradford averages 9.4 points per game.

Daisha Bradford is the top threat for Clemson from beyond the arc. She paces the squad in made threes per game, drilling 1.2 treys per contest with a 35 percent shooting percentage from deep.

Player stats reflect 26 of 26 games this season.

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