The ACC Tournament is finally kicking off with its first round as the conference championship season begins ahead of March Madness, and it will feature the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils taking on the No. 9 Clemson Tigers. Duke is coming off a hard rivalry game loss to its eternal nemesis, North Carolina, while Clemson is fresh off from its victory against Virginia.
The Tigers are clearly aiming for the big upset, while the Blue Devils are aiming to shake off that big loss.
Duke vs. Clemson Women’s Basketball Projected Starting Lineups
Duke Blue Devils
- F Toby Fournier
- F Delaney Thomas
- G Ashlon Jackson
- G Taina Mair
- G Riley Nelson
Clemson Tigers
- F Raven Thompson
- F Demeara Hinds
- G Mia Moore
- G Rusne Augustinaite
- G Rachael Rose
The Blue Devils had four starters score in double digits against the Tar Heels, but that was not enough. Ashlon Jackson led the team with 17 points, two rebounds, four assists, three steals and one block, while guard Riley Nelson added 13 points, three rebounds and three assists.
As for Clemson, Mia Moore carried the team with 19 points, four rebounds and two assists as she was the only Tiger starter in double figures against Virginia.
Duke vs. Clemson Women’s Basketball Injury Report
Duke Blue Devils
- Jadyn Donovan: Out (Lower Body)
- Emilee Skinner: Out (Lower Body)
- Emma Koabel (Undisclosed)
Clemson Tigers
- No injured players listed
Emilee Skinner came into Duke with a lot of promise as one of the most-hyped freshmen, but she suddenly ended her first season in college getting redshirted as she went out with a season-ending lower body injury.
The same can be said for junior Jadyn Donovan, who is also suffering from a season-ending lower body injury. As for Clemson, it does not seem to have any injured players coming into the game.
Duke vs. Clemson Women’s Basketball Prediction
Duke may still be a bit angry after that loss to North Carolina, so whichever team it faces next will surely be facing a determined Blue Devils squad. That being said, Clemson might still be able to put up a good fight, but expect Duke to come out swinging. This one should be a win for the Blue Devils.
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