1989-90 Clemson Tigers basketball — schedule and results

The 1989-90 Clemson Tigers went 23-8. This season is absent from the official season table (results later vacated by the NCAA); the record shown is computed from the logged games.

Hoopsipedia's log holds 31 games from this season: 14–0 at home, 5–5 on the road, and 4–3 on neutral courts. The Tigers scored 80.4 points per game and allowed 70.4 (+10.0 per game). Their longest winning streak ran 8 games, from Jan 6, 1990 to Jan 25, 1990. The most lopsided win was 117–59 over Georgia State Panthers on Jan 15, 1990; the heaviest defeat was 83–60 at North Carolina Tar Heels on Jan 27, 1990. The tightest finish was a 1-point win against Providence Friars (72–71).

Among Clemson Tigers' 109 recorded seasons, 1989-90's .742 winning percentage ranks 6th. Previous season: 1988-89 Tigers (19–11). Next season: 1990-91 Tigers (11–17).

Game-by-game results (34 games)

DateOpponentResultArena
1989-11-25neutral Stetson HattersW 74–61
1989-11-26neutral Alabama Crimson TideL 48–57
1989-11-28at The Citadel BulldogsW 71–54McAlister Field House
1989-12-06neutral Providence FriarsW 72–71
1989-12-09vs Radford HighlandersW 114–76Littlejohn Coliseum
1989-12-18at Charlotte 49ersW 104–79Charlotte Coliseum (II)
1989-12-27neutral Villanova WildcatsL 71–73
1989-12-28neutral Niagara Purple EaglesW 85–65
1990-01-03at NC State WolfpackL 77–79Reynolds Coliseum
1990-01-06vs Maryland TerrapinsW 82–77Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-09at Virginia CavaliersW 76–70University Hall
1990-01-11vs UNC Asheville BulldogsW 78–54Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-13vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 76–57Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-15vs Georgia State PanthersW 117–59Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-17vs Western Carolina CatamountsW 97–61Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-20vs Hofstra PrideW 91–58Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-25vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsW 91–90Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-01-27at North Carolina Tar HeelsL 60–83Dean Smith Center
1990-01-31at Duke Blue DevilsL 80–94Cameron Indoor Stadium
1990-02-03vs South Carolina GamecocksW 83–65Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-02-07at Maryland TerrapinsW 75–73Cole Fieldhouse
1990-02-10vs Virginia CavaliersW 74–63Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-02-12vs NC State WolfpackW 89–81Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-02-14vs Furman PaladinsW 85–74Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-02-21at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 89–75Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum
1990-02-24vs North Carolina Tar HeelsW 69–61Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-02-28vs Duke Blue DevilsW 97–93Littlejohn Coliseum
1990-03-03at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsL 69–85Alexander Memorial Coliseum
1990-03-05at South Carolina GamecocksL 53–54Carolina Coliseum
1990-03-09neutral Wake Forest Demon DeaconsW 79–70Charlotte Coliseum (II)
1990-03-10neutral Virginia CavaliersL 66–69Charlotte Coliseum (II)
1990-03-15neutral BYU CougarsW 49–47 *
1990-03-17neutral La Salle ExplorersW 79–75 *
1990-03-22neutral UConn HuskiesL 70–71 *

* Result later vacated by the NCAA and not counted in official records.

Game recaps

1990-01-09: Clemson Tigers beat Virginia Cavaliers 76–70. Dale Davis led the winners with 19 points. Anthony Oliver had 21 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1990-02-10: Clemson Tigers beat Virginia Cavaliers 74–63 as Elden Campbell scored a team-high 29. Bryant Stith had 22 for Virginia Cavaliers.

1990-03-10: Virginia Cavaliers edged Clemson Tigers 69–66. John Crotty led the winners with 16 points. Dale Davis had 21 for Clemson Tigers.

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