GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Clemson held off a late Louisville rally for an 80-75 men’s basketball victory Saturday at Bi-Lo Center. The Tigers improved to 21-8 overall, while the Cardinals fell to 20-9.

Jestin Porter led Clemson with 16 points. Adrian Wooley scored a game-high 17 points for Louisville, which erased a late deficit to tie the game at 75 with 27 seconds remaining. Ace Buckner then made three of four free throws in the final 15 seconds to secure the win for the Tigers.

Clemson, which led 38-35 at halftime, capitalized at the free-throw line, making 24 of 34 attempts. Louisville shot just 7 for 12 on free throws and 10 for 36 from 3-point range. The Tigers also forced nine steals. Attendance was 8,084.