Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Clemson Outlasts Georgia 97-94 in OT to Win Charleston Classic Palmetto Bracket

Clutch overtime scoring with a plus-10 rebounding edge delivered Clemson its third Charleston Classic crown in five appearances.

Overview

  • Jestin Porter led Clemson with 18 points on four 3-pointers as six Tigers reached double figures.
  • Efrem "Butta" Johnson scored seven of his 13 points in overtime and Dillon Hunter added six, with Clemson never trailing in the extra period.
  • Kareem Stagg’s dunk with 12 seconds left forced overtime after Jake Wahlin had briefly put Clemson ahead at the line.
  • Clemson shot 48% from the field, went 11-for-25 from three, and won the boards 45-35.
  • Georgia’s Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 26 and Blue Cain had 19, and both teams left the event 6-1 overall with 1-1 records in Charleston.