GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Clemson defeated South Carolina 68-61 in a men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Bi-Lo Center. The Tigers led 34-27 at halftime and maintained a steady advantage throughout the second half before a crowd of 9,000.

Ace Buckner led Clemson with 19 points, while Carter Welling added 16. Kobe Knox paced South Carolina with 13 points. The Gamecocks struggled offensively, shooting just 4 for 26 from 3-point range. Clemson capitalized on South Carolina’s 14 turnovers, committing only eight. The Tigers improved to 9-3, while the Gamecocks fell to 7-4.