Clemson, eager to play its first game in the newly renovated Littlejohn Coliseum, hit the ground running Friday night against Georgia.
The high energy of a new and improved facility and the roaring crowd led the Tigers to their 74-64 win over Georgia, giving the team a victory in their season opener and facility opener.
The atmosphere in the newly renovated Littlejohn, as well as the play of transfer Marcquise Reed, took over Twitter on Friday night.
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Here’s what they’re saying:
Clemson defeated Georgia 74-64 tonight. First season opening win over power 5 conference school since Tigers beat #3 Kentucky to open 96-97.
— Tim Bourret (@TimBourret) November 12, 2016
First #TigerWIN in the books for @ClemsonMBB! 🐅
This block by @legend_robertin 👀.. #MustSeeACC pic.twitter.com/fvtb61ZKEd
— ACC Digital Network (@theACCDN) November 12, 2016
@Coach_Brownell Welcome home, @ClemsonMBB #Littlejohn – well played tonight. The new guys looked amazing. Keep those claws sharp! #Tigers
— Jeff Evans (@JeffEvansOnline) November 12, 2016
#AllSports WATCH: Clemson vs. Georgia Men's Basketball Highlights (2016-17) https://t.co/OcwwgaT3tW
— Clemson Tigers Fans (@ClemsonTigViews) November 12, 2016
It's only one w/ a very long season to go but @ClemsonMBB got a big one tonight before an incredible @theLJC crowd. Gonna make a difference! pic.twitter.com/LeN5VZRCIm
— Price Atkinson (@PriceAtkinson) November 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/CBKonScout/status/797292447462227968
"The atmosphere was electric here." @DWilkins21 on his first college hoops experience as @ClemsonMBB topped @UGABasketball. pic.twitter.com/wqmx7bzLYl
— FanDuel Sports Network South (@FanDuelSN_SO) November 12, 2016
https://twitter.com/sportlecb/status/797269414915739648
https://twitter.com/xtcollegebb/status/797265498924871682