Clemson basketball stuns No. 4 Kentucky in the ACC-SEC Challenge

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Oct 10, 2024; Charlotte, NC, USA; Clemson head coach Brad Brownell answers questions from the media at The Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

During the ACC-SEC Challenge, Clemson pulled off a 70-66 win over No. 4 Kentucky on Tuesday night at Littlejohn Coliseum. It was the Tigers’ highest-ranked non-conference home win in program history and extended Brad Brownell’s streak to four consecutive victories over AP Top 5 teams.

Ian Schieffelin anchored the Tigers with 11 points, 20 rebounds, and four assists, marking the first 20-rebound performance by a Clemson player since 1999. Chauncey Wiggins added 12 points, including two three-pointers, while Jaeden Zackery scored 11, contributing key first-half threes and a critical three-point play late in the game.

Clemson ended the first half on a 14-2 run to take a 37-30 lead into the break. Kentucky battled back in the second half, briefly taking the lead before Wiggins’ timely three-pointer swung momentum back to the Tigers. With the game on the line, Chase Hunter sealed the win by sinking four free throws in the final seconds.

The Tigers now shift focus to their ACC opener at Miami on Saturday. Tipoff is set for noon, with the game airing on ESPN2.

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Publish date : 2024-12-04 12:44:00

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