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Porter Leads Clemson Past Pitt 73-68 to Start ACC Play 2-0

A 21-point night from Jestin Porter capped balanced scoring that pushed Clemson to a strong road start in conference play.

Overview

  • Clemson improved to 12-3 overall and 2-0 in the ACC with a 73-68 win in Pittsburgh, extending its series streak over the Panthers to 14 games.
  • The matchup swung throughout with 14 lead changes and seven ties, and Porter’s late three-pointers provided the decisive cushion.
  • Four Tigers scored in double figures — Porter (21), R.J. Godfrey (14), Nick Davidson (14) and Butta Johnson (10) — as Clemson shot 53% to Pitt’s 44%.
  • Carter Welling grabbed 10 rebounds and helped close out the game with a key block, while Pitt’s Damarco Minor led the Panthers with 17 points.
  • Pitt fell to 7-8 (0-2 ACC) after announcing Friday that forward Papa Amadou Kante will have season-ending right knee surgery; Clemson hosts SMU on Wednesday.