The Clemson Tigers women's basketball team represents Clemson University in women's college basketball competition. The Tigers compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Clemson won the ACC women's basketball tournament in 1996 and 1999, and won the ACC regular season title in 1981. They are coached by Shawn Poppie.
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Team history
Clemson began sponsoring a women's basketball team in the 1975–76 season. After winning the ACC regular season championship in 1980–81, the Tigers were invited to the inaugural NCAA Women's Division I Basketball Championship in 1982. In total, Clemson has participated in 15 NCAA Tournaments. The Tigers won two ACC women's basketball tournaments in 1996 and 1999, under coach Jim Davis. Back in the 1982-83 season, the Clemson Women’s team was still getting established as an NCAA program under coach Annie Tribble. Competing in the ACC, the team put up a 12-17 record overall. Forward, Barbra Kennedy was the main star, on that roster. Finishing her college career as one of the best glass-cleaners in school history. That early decade helped set up the program a later success when they started making later post season runs.
Coaching history
Year by year results
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Postseason results
NCAA Division I
Clemson has appeared in 17 NCAA Tournaments with a record of 15–17.
AIAW Division I
Clemson has appeared in one AIAW Division I Basketball Tournament with a record of 0–1.
WNIT
Clemson has appeared in three Women's National Invitation Tournaments (WNIT) with a record of 3–3.