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Clemson Hosts Pitt as Tigers Look to Extend Home Win Streak
Clemson basketball team rested after a break, ready to face Pittsburgh on Saturday
Jan. 31, 2026 at 6:47am
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The No. 22 Clemson Tigers basketball team is set to host the Pittsburgh Panthers on Saturday after a much-needed six-day break. Clemson had a stretch of playing four games in 10 days and five in two weeks prior to the break, which head coach Brad Brownell said caught up with the team. The Tigers will look to extend their 12-game ACC road win streak, which is tied for the fourth longest in conference history, as they return home to Littlejohn Coliseum.
Why it matters
Clemson has won 14 straight games against Pittsburgh, dating back to 2014, and the Tigers will be looking to continue that dominance at home. The break also came at a good time for Clemson, as the Upstate region of South Carolina was hit with winter weather that would have made it difficult for the team to practice leading up to this game.
The details
Clemson (17-4, 7-1 ACC) is coming off a loss to NC State on Jan. 20, which snapped the team's nine-game winning streak. The Tigers bounced back with a road win over Georgia Tech last Saturday. Pittsburgh (9-12, 2-6 ACC) will be looking to pull off the upset against the higher-ranked Clemson squad. Brownell praised Pitt's ability to spread the floor and shoot the ball well, noting the Tigers will need to be focused against the Panthers' offensive attack.
- Clemson last played on Jan. 25, giving the team a six-day break before Saturday's game.
- Clemson University was closed on Monday due to the winter weather that hit the Upstate region.
- Saturday's game is scheduled for a noon tip-off, with temperatures around 32 degrees expected at that time.
The players
Brad Brownell
Clemson's head basketball coach, who noted the break came at a good time for his team after a stretch of playing multiple games in a short period.
What they’re saying
“The games can come at you really quick, especially when you have a Wednesday, Saturday, Tuesday situation or maybe the teams were getting ready when you go to California and then you come back. Those can take a lot out of you. So yeah, I hope the break (came) at a good time.”
— Brad Brownell, Clemson Head Coach
What’s next
If the winter weather continues to impact the Upstate region, travel conditions could be treacherous for fans trying to attend Saturday's game in Clemson.
The takeaway
Clemson's extended home win streak against Pitt will be put to the test, but the Tigers should be well-rested and focused after their recent break to take on the Panthers at Littlejohn Coliseum.
