GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — The Clemson Tigers, fresh off a dominant season-opening win, will host the Gardner-Webb Runnin’ Bulldogs on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, at the Bi-Lo Center.

Clemson (1-0) opened its season with a commanding 88-38 victory over New Hampshire on Monday. Ace Buckner led the charge with 18 points, while RJ Godfrey just missed a double-double with 9 points and 9 rebounds.

Gardner-Webb (0-1) is looking to rebound from an 87-60 road loss to Minnesota on the same night. Jacob Hudson posted a strong line of 12 points and 8 rebounds in the defeat, and Julius Clark added a team-high 13 points.

The game presents a classic early-season matchup between a power conference team and a mid-major looking for a statement win. Clemson will aim to use its size and depth to control the tempo, while Gardner-Webb seeks to leverage its “Runnin’“ moniker and bounce back from a tough opening performance.

This is the first of a challenging two-game road swing for the Runnin’ Bulldogs, who travel to Elon on Nov. 15. Clemson will continue its homestand against Morehead State on Nov. 11.