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Clemson Stifles Miami, 69–59, to Stay Unbeaten in ACC

A smothering start with balanced scoring underscored Clemson's defensive identity, strengthening their position in the ACC race.

Overview

  • The Tigers opened on an 8–0 run and held Miami scoreless on its first seven possessions, dictating tempo from the tip.
  • Miami, averaging about 88 points per game, was held to a season-low 59 on 37% shooting overall and 25% from three.
  • Carter Welling led Clemson with a season-high 18 points and nine rebounds, while Dillon Hunter added seven points, a season-high seven assists, five rebounds, and three steals.
  • Clemson shot 52.9% from the field and hit 8 of 17 from deep, forcing 12 first-half turnovers to build a 35–26 lead at the break.
  • The win extended Clemson's streak to nine and moved the Tigers to 6–0 in ACC play, snapping Miami's 10-game run after ESPN's BPI had favored Clemson with a 72% pregame win chance.