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Clemson Women's Basketball Team Earns NCAA Tournament Bid
Tigers to face Southern Cal in first round of Columbia Regional
Mar. 16, 2026 at 11:50am
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The Clemson women's basketball team watched the NCAA Tournament selection show on Sunday and learned they earned a No. 8 seed in the Columbia Regional, where they will face No. 9 Southern Cal on Saturday at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. This marks Clemson's first trip to the NCAA Tournament in seven years.
Why it matters
Clemson's women's basketball program has struggled in recent years, so earning an NCAA Tournament bid is a significant accomplishment that showcases the team's improvement and the hard work of the players and coaching staff. Making the tournament gives the Tigers a chance to compete on the national stage and potentially make a deep run.
The details
The Tigers, who finished the regular season with a 21-11 record, will take on Southern Cal in the first round of the Columbia Regional. Clemson is returning to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019, ending a seven-year drought.
- The Clemson women's basketball team watched the NCAA Tournament selection show on Sunday, March 16, 2026.
- Clemson will face Southern Cal in the first round on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
The players
Clemson Women's Basketball Team
The Clemson women's basketball team earned a No. 8 seed in the Columbia Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
Southern Cal
Clemson's first-round opponent, the No. 9 seed in the Columbia Regional.
What’s next
Clemson will face Southern Cal in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Saturday, March 22, 2026 at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina.
The takeaway
Clemson's women's basketball team has worked hard to rebuild their program and earn their first NCAA Tournament bid in seven years. This appearance gives the Tigers a chance to compete on the national stage and showcase the progress they have made.
