Clemson Tigers Defeat Boston College in Defensive Showdown

Veteran guard Mia Moore scores career-high 30 points in Tigers' 83-59 win

Feb. 8, 2026 at 3:15pm

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The Clemson Tigers' stifling defense held Boston College scoreless inside the three-point line for 20 minutes, leading to an 83-59 victory at Littlejohn Coliseum. Senior guard Mia Moore poured in a career-high 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds for a double-double, while the Tigers forced 14 turnovers and held a dominant 41-27 rebounding advantage.

Why it matters

The win marks Clemson head coach Shawn Poppie's first over Boston College and evens the series at 1-1 in his tenure. The Tigers' defensive performance was a statement game, as they entered the matchup ranked first in the ACC in scoring defense.

The details

Clemson's defense was the story, as they held Boston College scoreless inside the three-point line for 20 minutes of game time. The Eagles, who lead the ACC in three-pointers attempted, knocked down eight triples in the first half to account for 24 of their 27 points. But the Tigers forced eight first-half turnovers and maintained a 20-12 rebounding edge through two periods. On offense, Mia Moore carried the load with 11 first-half points, while Rusne Augustinaite and Demeara Hinds also contributed. Clemson led 41-27 at the break.

  • The Tigers and Eagles tipped off on Saturday afternoon at Littlejohn Coliseum.
  • Clemson held a 14-point lead in the fourth quarter before extending it to 20, the largest lead of the game.

The players

Mia Moore

A senior guard for the Clemson Tigers who scored a career-high 30 points with 12 rebounds for a double-double.

Shawn Poppie

The head coach of the Clemson Tigers, who earned his first win over Boston College in his tenure.

Demeara Hinds

A Clemson guard who returned to the court after missing two games, finishing with 14 points and 11 rebounds on 7-of-8 shooting.

Rusne Augustinaite

A Clemson guard who added 15 points in the win.

Kayla Rolph

A Boston College forward who scored two baskets in the paint in the third quarter.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

What’s next

The Tigers will continue their homestand with their second-to-last game at Littlejohn Coliseum this Thursday when they will look to avenge a loss to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from January.

The takeaway

Clemson's stifling defense and Mia Moore's career performance led to a dominant victory over Boston College, further cementing the Tigers' status as one of the top defensive teams in the ACC.