CLEMSON - The Tigers entered the opener with some offseason rust.
Chase Hunter’s 15 first-half points helped buff out some early smudges.
Clemson faced early stiff resistance from Charleston Southern, but an 11-0 run to close out the first half was more than enough for a resounding opening win, 91-64.
Brad Brownell entered Monday night knowing it would take time for his defensive philosophy to mesh with a new-look roster throughout the season.
Against the Buccaneers, that defense appeared to be ahead of schedule. The Tigers relentlessly attacked the Charleston Southern offense, recording six blocks and nine steals.