SMU 70, at Clemson 74

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — In a tense Atlantic Coast Conference clash that came down to the final possession, the Clemson Tigers held off a furious second-half rally by the SMU Mustangs to secure a 74-70 victory on Wednesday night at a packed Bi-Lo Center. The game, played before an announced crowd of 8,134, saw the Tigers improve to 13-3 overall, while the Mustangs, in their inaugural ACC season, fell to 12-3. Clemson appeared poised to run away with the contest early, building a commanding 34-25 halftime lead behind a balanced offensive attack and disruptive defense that forced 10 SMU turnovers… Read more...