Clemson University Triumphs Over Miami
Clemson University achieved its ninth consecutive victory on Saturday, triumphing over the University of Miami with a score of 69-59, solidifying their undefeated status in Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) play. This brings the Tigers’ record to 16 wins and 3 losses overall, as well as 6-0 in conference matchups, with their latest win halting the Hurricanes’ impressive 10-game winning streak.
Standout Performances
Carter Welling emerged as the standout player for Clemson, delivering a season-best performance with 18 points, complemented by Jestin Porter’s 11 points. The Tigers demonstrated formidable defensive skills, successfully limiting Miami to their lowest point total of the season. Notably, they racked up a season-high of 11 steals and restricted Malik Reneau, Miami’s leading scorer who typically averages over 20 points per game, to only 11. Reneau faced foul trouble and spent just 21 minutes on the court before fouling out late in the game.
Game Highlights
Clemson started strong, quickly establishing an 8-0 lead thanks to two early three-pointers from Welling. After Miami managed to narrow the gap to 15-12, Clemson responded decisively with a 16-6 run, pushing their lead to 10 points. The Tigers kept momentum, leading 53-38 after a basket from RJ Godfrey. Although Miami attempted a comeback with Shelton Henderson’s free throws reducing the deficit to eight points, Clemson quickly countered with scores from Porter and Dillon Hunter, who added a three-pointer to extend the lead once again. Miami, despite Henderson’s leading contribution of 22 points, was unable to mount a significant comeback in the final stretch of the game.
Looking Ahead
This victory marks a noteworthy point in the Tigers’ season, as they entered the national rankings for the first time this week and are poised to climb higher following their recent wins against Boston College and Miami. Moving forward, Miami is set to host Florida State on Tuesday, while Clemson will conclude its three-game homestand against North Carolina State that same night.
