Clemson started out hot despite the looming winter weather Saturday with a season high 28 points in the first quarter as it cruised to a 80-67 victory over Rhode Island. It marked the Lady Tigers’ fifth straight win overall and sixth straight win in Littlejohn Coliseum.
The Lady Tigers (6-3) seized control early and did not let up, maintaining a double-digit lead for the entire game after the first period. Their lead swelled to as much as 26 in the third quarter with as 53-27 advantage.
Junior Kobi Thornton continued her impressive start to the 2018-19 season leading her team in both points and rebounds.