Miami Travels to Clemson, Faces No. 22 Tigers In Season’s Toughest Test

The Miami Hurricanes are one of college basketball’s hottest teams. Winners of their last 10 games, Jai Lucas’ squad has made people quickly forget about the dismal events of last season. The Canes are no longer pushovers or laughing stocks. They are a legitimate NCAA Tournament team and even a contender for an ACC regular-season title.

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So far, Miami is 15-2 and 4-0 in conference play. They have defeated Pitt and Georgia Tech at home while beating Wake Forest and Notre Dame on the road. Now, UM transitions and faces its toughest test of the season. On Saturday afternoon, the Hurricanes travel to Clemson and will take on the No. 22 Tigers, one of three undefeated ACC teams.

UM has had two previous cracks at upsetting a ranked opponent. They dropped both of those contests earlier in the season to Florida and BYU. Fans hope that the third time will be the charm. An upset in Clemson would give the program its first win over a ranked opponent since a January 3, 2024, home victory against these same Tigers.

Game Info

Date: Saturday, January 17

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TV: The CW Network

Time: 2:15 PM ET

FanDuel Odds:

ESPN Analytics Matchup Predictor: Clemson wins (72% chance).

All-Time Series History: Clemson leads 19-17

Clemson Tigers Overview:

No. 22 Clemson is led by longtime head coach Brad Brownell. The school’s all-time leader in wins is in 16th season at the helm. Before coaching the Tigers, Brownell had successful stints at mid-major schools. First, he coached UNC Wilmington to two NCAA Tournament trips between 2002 and 2006.

Then, he moved on to coach Wright State, holding the job from 2006 to 2010. He also led the Raiders to an NCAA Tournament appearance in his first year. After the 2009-10 campaign, he left to take the Clemson job. During his tenure with the Tigers, Brownell has experienced both success and struggles.

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Under Brownell’s stewardship, Clemson has made five trips to March Madness, including a run to the Sweet 16 in 2018 and a run to the Elite 8…

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