GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive efficiency and defensive pressure, the Clemson Lady Tigers overwhelmed the American Eagles 78-38 in a non-conference women’s basketball game Thursday night at the Bi-Lo Center.

The Lady Tigers seized control from the opening tip, racing out to a 23-9 lead after the first quarter and never looking back. Clemson’s dominance was built on a barrage of three-point shooting and a significant advantage on the glass, leaving the Eagles struggling to find any offensive rhythm throughout the contest.

Clemson improved its season record to 3-1, while American evened its mark at 1-1.

Mia Moore led a balanced and potent Clemson attack, recording a double-double with 16 points and 10 rebounds in 28 minutes of action. The guard from Alpharetta, Georgia, also dished out four assists. She was joined in double figures by Rusne Augustinaite, who also scored 16 points, and Rachael Rose, who added 11 points.

The Lady Tigers’ offense was a model of efficiency, scoring 78 points on 58 possessions for an offensive rating of 133.8. They shot 48 percent from the floor and connected on 14 of 32 attempts from beyond the arc. Their prowess on the offensive boards was a key factor, as they hauled in 15 offensive rebounds, leading to numerous second-chance opportunities.

Conversely, American’s offensive night was a struggle. The Eagles managed just 38 points on 59 possessions, resulting in an offensive rating of 64.6. They shot a frigid 27 percent from the field, making only 13 of their 48 attempts. Molly Driscoll was the lone bright spot for American, leading the team with 13 points.

The game’s outcome was never in doubt after the first period. Clemson opened the game on a 17-2 run, fueled by three-pointers from Augustinaite and Moore. American’s offense was stifled by Clemson’s active defense, which forced 11 turnovers and converted them into 11 points.

Clemson’s interior presence was also felt, as they outscored American 26-10 in the paint and outrebounded the Eagles decisively. Hadley Periman of Tuttle, Oklahoma, nearly notched a double-double with eight points and 10 rebounds, while Demeara Hinds contributed 10 points and five rebounds.

For American, Charlotte Tuhy of Madison, New Jersey, pulled down eight rebounds to go with five points, but the team could not sustain any scoring runs to challenge the Lady Tigers’ lead. Lexi Salazar added nine points for the Eagles, all coming from three-point range.

Clemson will look to build on this performance when it hosts Louisville on Sunday. American returns to action Monday, facing Delaware at home.

The game was played before an announced attendance of 723. According to Interstat’s ELO system, Clemson was projected with a 99.60 percent probability to win, a forecast that proved accurate on the court.