Memphis 87-82 Clemson (December 14, 2024) Game Recap

Memphis 87-82 Clemson (December 14, 2024) Game Recap

CLEMSON, S.C. — Tyrese Hunter had 23 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 59.3 seconds left in overtime, as Memphis got past No. 16 Clemson 87-82 on Saturday.

Hunter had seven of Memphis’ 12 three-pointers, including two crucial baskets from behind the arc in overtime.

Memphis (8-2) trailed 69-63 with 2:22 left after Ian Schieffelin made a layup. But the second half ended with a 9-3 run that forced overtime.

Clemson’s Chase Hunter missed a long-range shot at the end of regulation time.

Clemson (8-2) had a 78-77 lead when Hunter hit the first of his two 3-pointers in overtime. After Clemson took the lead back for the final time at 81-80, Hunter took a pass from PJ Haggerty for an open three-pointer.

Colby Rogers added 22 points on four 3-pointers for Memphis.

Viktor Lakhin had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Clemson. Hunter and Schiefelin each had 17 points.

Takeaways

Memphis: The team suffered a home loss to Arkansas State that knocked them out of the national rankings. After the win at Clemson, expect a quick bounce back.

Clemson: The Tigers struggled to find Schieffelin in good positions in the second half and overtime as they lost for the first time this season as a ranked team.

Key moment

After Chase Hunter’s three-pointer with 1:04 left gave Clemson a 72-67 lead, Rogers quickly countered with a three-pointer of his own for Memphis.

Key statistics

Memphis shot 52% overall and 48% from 3-point range after Clemson allowed opponents to shoot just 40% from the field and 30% from distance.

Next

Memphis plays a second ACC opponent on Wednesday night in Virginia.

Clemson faces in-state rival South Carolina on Tuesday night.

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