CLEMSON, S.C. - The Wofford women's basketball team dropped a hard-fought matchup Thursday night, falling to Clemson 85-77 at Littlejohn Coliseum. The Terriers played solid defensively, holding Clemson to 42 percent (33-78 FG) from the field and 15 percent (2-13 3FG) from beyond the arc, though, late second half turnovers would give Clemson the edge to pull away in the fourth quarter. The loss drops Wofford to 1-1 while Clemson starts the season off 1-0. 

The Terriers came out connecting on their first three shots from the field, with two jumpers from Chloe Wanink and a 3-pointer by Jackie Carman, to take an early 7-4 lead. The Tigers would respond with a pair of Kobi Thornton layups before both teams went on to trade baskets over a three-minute stretch. Two 3-pointers by Wanink and Da'Ja Green, in addition to two Wanink jumpers, would push the Terriers largest lead of the night to seven at 25-18 with 1:45 left. The Tigers cut the deficit to one before a pair of Wanink and Anna Claire Atha free throws would send the Terriers up 29-26 heading into the second quarter. 

Wofford continued to trade baskets with the Tigers, seeing scores from Wanink, Jamari McDavid, and Jackie Carman to eventually jump out to a 43-37 lead around the five minute mark. A jumper from Da'Ja Green and layup by Niyah Lutz would make the score 47-41 before layups from Clemson's Chyna Cotton, Simone Westbrook, and a jumper by Tylar Bennett would tie the score at 47-47 heading into halftime. 

The Tigers took their first lead since the opening basket in the third quarter, jumping out to a quick 52-47 lead, though, Wofford would regain its lead 58-55 around the 6:37 mark, courtesy of an Alea Harris 3-pointer and Marissa Bayer jumper. Four lead changes would ensue over the following six minutes, before Clemson would hold on to a 67-66 lead going into the fourth quarter.

Three Wofford turnovers to start the fourth quarter would allow Clemson layups for Kobi Thornton, Danielle Edwards, and Taylor Hosendove to push a 76-68 lead. Clemson would go on to push an 11-point lead 82-71, its largest lead of the night, with a minute left before Chloe Wanink would rally two late threes to bring it within five. However, Clemson would hold on with two late free throws to earn the 85-77 win at the end of regulation. 

Wofford shot 43.1 percent from the field (31-72 FG) and 36.8 percent (7-19 3FG) from beyond the arc. The Tigers won the rebound battle over Wofford, 48-42, while also forcing 22 turnovers to their 16.

Chloe Wanink paced the Terriers for her second consecutive 30-point performance with 35 points (15-23 FG, 3-4 3FG), seven rebounds, and three assists. Jackie Carman followed behind with 12 points and six rebounds while Da'Ja Green rounded out all scorers in double-figures (11 points, seven rebounds, six assists). The Terriers also received efforts from Jamari McDavid, who fouled out with eight points and six rebounds. 

Next, Wofford will travel to take on Charlotte on Sunday, November 11, for a 2 p.m. non-conference matchup.