Clemson Tigers Triumph Over Stanford
In a nail-biting contest on Wednesday evening, the No. 20 Clemson Tigers narrowly triumphed over Stanford, clinching a 66-64 victory. The hero of the match was Nick Davidson, who not only netted 16 points but also collected seven rebounds. With only 24.9 seconds remaining, Davidson calmly sank two crucial free throws that shifted the lead in Clemson’s favor.
Final Moments of Tension
The final moments of the game were tense, as both teams struggled to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Clemson’s RJ Godfrey, who is their leading scorer, faced pressure and missed two free throws at the critical 1:31 mark that could have put his team ahead. This was followed by a foul that allowed Stanford a chance to retaliate; however, Oskar Giltay of the Cardinal faltered by missing his own free throw opportunity.
Clemson’s Remarkable Road Performance
Clemson, improving their record to 19-4 and 9-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, extended their remarkable run on the road, marking their 13th consecutive victory in conference play away from home. This achievement ties the streak for the longest within the last quarter-century and ranks fourth in the history of the ACC.
Stanford’s Standouts
On the Stanford side, Aidan Cammann led the charge with 19 points, while freshman standout Ebuka Okorie added 18 points. Okorie has been exceptional this season, averaging 21.8 points per game—ranking him third among all freshmen nationally. In this game, Okorie made a significant impact in the first half, contributing 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting, helping Stanford edge ahead at halftime with a score of 32-30.
Looking Ahead
Despite the loss, Stanford aims to break a five-game losing streak, having last secured a victory against the ranked North Carolina Tar Heels on January 14. The Cardinal faced their fourth ranked opponent in five outings at Maples Pavilion, having previously claimed victories against No. 16 Louisville and the aforementioned Tar Heels, but suffered a setback against No. 6 Duke.
Before the game commenced, Stanford honored the late former baseball coach Mark Marquess with a moment of silence, reflecting on his legacy.
Looking ahead, Clemson will travel to face California on Saturday, while Stanford prepares to host Georgia Tech in their next matchup.
