As Clemson University prepares for a potentially severe winter storm, the men’s basketball team is focused on their upcoming game against Pittsburgh on Saturday. AccuWeather has issued a winter storm warning for the area, forecasting 1-3 inches of snow from Friday night through Sunday morning. In light of these conditions, the university has canceled all on-campus events for Saturday and Sunday, although athletic events are still scheduled to proceed.
Clemson Athletics confirmed that both the men’s basketball game at noon and the women’s basketball matchup against Florida State on Sunday at 4 p.m. will remain on the calendar. The university has advised attendees to exercise caution while traveling to the games, taking into account the weather predictions and potential staffing challenges. Fans are encouraged to allow extra time for their journeys.
The anticipated winter weather follows a recent ice storm that nearly disrupted the Tigers’ game against Georgia Tech last weekend, yet they managed to play as planned. With an 89% chance of precipitation expected on Saturday, temperatures are forecasted to reach a high of 31 degrees, which raises concerns about a wintry mix prior to the game.
In addition to the basketball events, Clemson men’s tennis has rescheduled its match for next Friday. The track and field team will still host the Bob Pollack Invitational on Saturday afternoon despite the weather concerns.
This matchup against Pittsburgh is significant as it marks the Tigers’ second encounter with the Panthers this season in Atlantic Coast Conference play. Clemson, under the leadership of head coach Brad Brownell, has a strong history against Pittsburgh, having won the last 14 games between the two teams. The Tigers are eager to secure their 18th victory of the season before they embark on a West Coast trip to face Stanford and Cal.
For fans unable to attend due to the weather, the game will be available for viewing on the ACC Network, allowing supporters to tune in from home. Clemson Tigers on SI will continue to provide updates on the situation as it unfolds while ensuring live coverage of the game if it proceeds.