ATLANTA (Interstat) — Clemson defeated Georgia Tech 77-63 in an Atlantic Coast Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Hank McCamish Pavilion.

The Tigers improved to 17-4 overall, while the Yellow Jackets fell to 11-9. Clemson built its advantage with a 30-20 edge in points in the paint. Jake Wahlin and Nick Davidson each scored 13 points for Clemson, with Wahlin adding eight rebounds. Ace Buckner contributed 12 points off the bench.

Georgia Tech’s Kowacie Reeves led all scorers with 19 points. Baye Ndongo grabbed 10 rebounds for the Yellow Jackets. Clemson, which entered as a heavy favorite, next hosts Pittsburgh on Jan. 31. Georgia Tech travels to Virginia Tech on Tuesday.