GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — The Clemson Tigers opened their season with an emphatic 88-38 victory over the New Hampshire Wildcats in a men’s NCAA Division I basketball game Monday at Bi-Lo Center. Ace Buckner led a balanced Tigers attack with 18 points. Clemson never trailed, building a 43-16 halftime lead. The Wildcats struggled offensively, shooting just 25% from the floor in the loss before an announced crowd of 7,439. Clemson begins the season 1-0, while New Hampshire starts 0-1.