If you’re hunting for the Clemson score for today, Friday, January 16, 2026, the scoreboard is humming in a few different directions. It isn't a football Saturday. It's mid-January. That means we're deep into the grind of ACC basketball and the start of spring Olympic sports.
Honestly, the biggest news from the Clemson athletic department today came from the tennis courts. The Women’s Tennis team officially kicked off their 2026 spring season this morning at the Duckworth Family Tennis Facility. They didn’t just win; they absolutely dismantled Mercer with a clean 7-0 sweep. It’s a nice way to start the year, especially with posters and donuts being handed out to the fans who braved the morning air.
On the men's side, the tennis team is slated to take on LSU at 5:00 PM today. That’s a home match too. If you’re looking for a live score right now, that one is likely still in the heat of the opening sets or wrapping up the doubles point.
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The Basketball Buzz: Is There a Game?
You've probably been seeing a lot of chatter about the No. 22 Clemson men’s basketball team. They didn't play today. Their last outing was a dominant 74-50 win over Boston College earlier this week on Tuesday. That game was a bit of a statistical anomaly, mostly thanks to Nick Davidson.
He went on a tear.
Davidson scored 21 consecutive points for the Tigers in the first half. Think about that. One guy outscoring the entire opposing team for a nearly ten-minute stretch. It moved the Tigers to 15-3 overall and a perfect 5-0 in the ACC.
Looking ahead to the weekend
The real "big game" score you’re likely going to be searching for happens tomorrow. No. 22 Clemson hosts Miami (Fla.) at Littlejohn Coliseum. It’s a 2:15 PM tip-off on Saturday, January 17.
- Opponent: Miami Hurricanes (15-2, 4-0 ACC)
- Location: Littlejohn Coliseum (Alumni Day)
- Rankings: Clemson sits at No. 22; Miami is unranked but streaking.
- Broadcast: The CW
Miami is coming in hot with a 10-game winning streak. Clemson has won eight straight. Basically, something has to give.
What about the other Tigers?
The Women’s Basketball team is currently prepping for a Sunday showdown. They’ll be hosting Wake Forest at noon. They’re coming off a tough three-point loss to Georgia Tech (55-58) last Sunday, so they’re looking to get back to .500 in conference play.
Gymnastics is also in the mix. The No. 14 ranked Tigers are traveling to Raleigh to face No. 21 NC State tomorrow at 4:00 PM. They opened their season last week against Alabama and, while they lost 197.475-196.550, they actually posted the highest season-opening score in the history of the program.
It’s a weird time in the sports calendar. Football is over—Clemson finished their season back in late November with a win over South Carolina. Now, the focus is entirely on whether Brad Brownell can keep this basketball momentum going into March.
Summary of Recent and Today's Scores
- Women's Tennis: Clemson 7, Mercer 0 (Final - Jan 16)
- Men's Tennis: Clemson vs. LSU (5:00 PM - Jan 16)
- Men's Basketball: Clemson 74, Boston College 50 (Final - Jan 13)
- Gymnastics: Alabama 197.475, Clemson 196.550 (Final - Jan 9)
If you are tracking the Clemson score for today to see if the Tigers are maintaining their Top 25 status in basketball, the answer is "rest." They are resting up for a massive ACC battle tomorrow.
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Actionable Next Steps
To keep up with the live Men's Tennis score against LSU this evening, check the iOnCourt live results or the official Clemson Tigers website. For those planning to head to Littlejohn tomorrow for the Miami game, remember it's Alumni Day, so expect larger crowds than usual and get there early for the 2:15 PM tip. You can catch the broadcast on The CW if you aren't in the upstate.