1952-53 Clemson Tigers — schedule and results

The 1952-53 Clemson Tigers went 8-10 (6-8 in the Southern) under head coach Banks McFadden. Simple Rating System: -13.

Game-by-game results (16 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1952-12-02at Georgia BulldogsL 60–66Woodruff Hall
1952-12-06vs Georgia BulldogsL 55–57Clemson Field House
1952-12-10at North Carolina Tar HeelsL 56–82Woollen Gymnasium
1952-12-13vs Richmond SpidersL 60–74Clemson Field House
1953-01-02vs William & Mary TribeW 81–71Clemson Field House
1953-01-09vs Furman PaladinsL 64–66Clemson Field House
1953-01-14vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 66–93Clemson Field House
1953-01-16at South Carolina GamecocksW 74–63Carolina Fieldhouse
1953-01-17at The Citadel BulldogsW 64–58McAlister Field House
1953-01-19vs The Citadel BulldogsW 79–50Clemson Field House
1953-01-21vs North Carolina Tar HeelsL 80–91Clemson Field House
1953-02-02vs South Carolina GamecocksL 67–71Clemson Field House
1953-02-13at Davidson WildcatsW 64–59Johnston Gym
1953-02-14at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsL 56–87Gore Gymnasium
1953-02-23vs Davidson WildcatsW 72–58Clemson Field House
1953-02-27at Furman PaladinsL 70–95Textile Hall

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