Clemson’s Hunter Tyson scored 29 points to power the Tigers to a 91-74 ACC victory against Syracuse Wednesday night at Clemson’s Littlejohn Coliseum.
On Wednesday night, Clemson’s men’s basketball team hosted the Syracuse Orange at the Littlejohn Coliseum, and it was a night to remember. The Tigers came into the game with a 19-8 record and a 11-5 record in the ACC, while the Orange had a record of 16-11 and were 9-7 in the conference. It was a must-win game for both teams, as the NCAA Tournament was on the horizon.
Clemson dominated the game from the start, making seven out of 16 three-pointers in the first 15 minutes, building a 38-18 lead. The Tigers held a 13-point lead at halftime and extended it to as many as 23 points midway through the second half, securing a 91-74 victory. Judah Mintz led Syracuse with 21 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Tigers.
The star of the night was Hunter Tyson, who snapped out of a recent slump in a big way. Tyson scored 19 points in the first half and made five out of seven three-pointers. He finished the game with 29 points, making six out of 12 three-pointers. Tyson also grabbed 10 rebounds, earning his 13th double-double of the season – the second-best total in the ACC. His performance was crucial for the Tigers, who are battling to enhance their postseason resume.
Clemson’s passing game was also impressive, with guard Chase Hunter posting a career-high 11 assists and forward Ian Schieffelin matching his career high with six assists. The Tigers totaled 24 assists – a high in 13 seasons under Brad Brownell.
Clemson improved to 20-8 overall and 12-5 in the ACC with this victory, notching their fifth 20-win season under coach Brad Brownell and setting a school record with their 12th ACC victory of the season. The Tigers are now one step closer to securing a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Clemson owns an 8-6 all-time record against Syracuse, including a 6-1 record in games played at Clemson. Coach Brad Brownell is 6-6 against Syracuse coach Jim Boeheim, with most of the games being close, including four being decided by three points or less, with three being decided by a single point. The Tigers improved to 14-1 at Littlejohn Coliseum this season, proving to be a tough team to beat at home.
In conclusion, Clemson’s Hunter Tyson’s remarkable performance and the Tigers’ impressive win against Syracuse will undoubtedly help enhance their postseason resume as they push for an NCAA Tournament berth. With two critical road games coming up against NC State and Virginia, the Tigers will need to continue to dominate on both ends of the court to secure their spot in the tournament.
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