By Bud L. Ellis
Less than 48 hours after starting their NCAA tournament journey, the Clemson Tigers saw their season end on Thursday afternoon.
The Tigers had nothing left in the second half of their second-round matchup against West Virginia, an early lead evaporating in an 84-76 defeat to the Mountaineers in the second round of the Big Dance on Thursday in Tampa. ( Read More…)
Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 8:15 pm by bud
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By Bud L. Ellis
A 21-victory season and a strong showing in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament gave the Clemson Tigers a berth in the NCAA tournament.
But the Tigers don’t have a lot of time to bask in the glory of reaching the Big Dance, as the music begins quite early for Clemson. ( Read More…)
Monday, March 14, 2011 at 9:48 pm by bud
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By Bud L. Ellis
The Clemson Tigers shook off a rough stretch in February to finish the regular season strong. Now the Tigers tip off the postseason on Friday.
Clemson takes on Boston College in the opening round of the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament on Friday in Greensboro, N.C. The Tigers finished fourth in the ACC, thereby earning an opening-round bye. While the Tigers sat Thursday, the Eagles downed last-place Wake Forest 81-67, setting up a matchup of the No. 4 and No. 5 seeds in the quarterfinals. ( Read More…)
Thursday, March 10, 2011 at 9:58 pm by bud
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The Clemson Tigers staved off a half-hearted Wake Forest comeback attempt to start the second half in a 63-49 win over the Demon Deacons.
The Tigers played tremendous defense against Wake Forest, which shot just 34 percent from the field.
They forced 15 turnovers and came up with 11 steals, many of which resulted directly in points.
The win pushes the Tigers another game over .500 in the ACC and suddenly has them sitting directly on the bubble with regard to the NCAA tournament. ( Read More…)
Saturday, March 5, 2011 at 9:11 am by steve
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