Memphis Defeats No. 13 Clemson 79-77 in College Basketball Upset
David Jones leads Memphis with 22 points, contributing to Clemson's first loss of the season.
- Memphis beat No. 13 Clemson 79-77, handing Clemson its first loss of the season.
- David Jones of Memphis scored 16 of his 22 points in the second half, leading the team's comeback from a seven-point halftime deficit.
- Jahvon Quinerly added 17 points and six assists for Memphis, while PJ Hall led Clemson with 21 points.
- Memphis' strategy of quick transitions and long rebounds seemed to exhaust Clemson's players, according to Memphis coach Penny Hardaway.
- The win could potentially move Memphis into the Top 25 rankings.