Where is Clemson University? What to know before Elite Eight March Madness game vs. Alabama
We are one week into March Madness, and as usual there have been stunning upsets, frustrating losses and a number of teams are moving forward while others are going home.
The No. 6 Clemson University Bulldogs play the No. 4 University of Alabama Crimson Tide in March Madness action on Saturday. The two universities will square off at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California for the 2024 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament at 8:49 p.m. ET.
Here's what to know about Clemson University before tipoff.
Where is Clemson University?
Clemson University is located in Clemson, South Carolina. It is located roughly halfway between Atlanta, Georgia and Charlotte, North Carolina in the northwest corner of the Palmetto State.
According to the university's website, Clemson was founded in 1889 through a bequest from Thomas Green Clemson, a Philadelphia-born, European-educated engineer, musician and artist.
In 1963, with the admission of Harvey Gantt, Clemson became the first traditionally white institution in South Carolina to desegregate since Reconstruction.
With academic offerings and research pursuits, the institution became Clemson University in 1964.
When does Clemson University play?
Clemson University vs. University of Alabama start time: Saturday at 8:49 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on TruTV.
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How to watch and stream Clemson vs. Alabama for free
All NCAA tourney games will be broadcast across CBS, TBS, TNT and TruTV.
Turner broadcast properties — TruTV, TNT and TBS — offer 10 minutes of streaming free without a login.
Here are additional streaming options to watch all the action on your devices.
Stream through Paramount+ (free seven-day trial)
Stream through HULU with Live TV
Stream through DirecTV Stream
Has Clemson ever won an NCAA tournament title during March Madness?
Clemson has never won an NCAA tourney. In fact, their three wins to reach the Elite Eight in 2024 are the most the Tigers have ever recorded in one tournament, though they won twice to reach the Elite Eight in 1980 when March Madness was limited to 48 schools. Clemson has yet to reach the Final Four.
Overall, Clemson has a 14-13 record in 14 invitations to March Madness. Current coach Brad Brownell has led the Tigers to four tournament berths, where his teams went 3-3 before reaching this year's Elite Eight.
What is Clemson University's mascot?
Since 1954, Clemson's mascot has been an orange and white tiger named The Tiger.
This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Where is Clemson University? What to know ahead of March Madness game
