US EditionDillon Hunter Helps Clemson Overcome Mercer 70-63 for Brad Brownell's 300th Win with Tigers
Clemson overcame a six-point halftime deficit with a 10-0 run in the final eight minutes, earning coach Brad Brownell his 300th win at Clemson.
- On Dec. 13, Clemson rallied to a 70-63 victory at Littlejohn Coliseum that marked Brad Brownell's 300th win as Clemson head coach.
- Mercer opened hot, leading 39-33 at the break with 64% first-half shooting and Baraka Okojie scoring 17 mid-second half, finishing with 20.
- Late in the second half, Clemson ripped off a decisive run when Mercer went nearly seven minutes without a field goal, fueling a 10-point stretch and a 22-6 Clemson bench advantage during a 14-2 run.
- Records and momentum shifted for both programs, with Clemson Tigers improving to 8-3 and Mercer Bears dropping to 7-3, ending their five-game win streak.
- Brownell warned his squad was emotionally and physically drained after back-to-back road losses but credited toughness and said Clemson must fix issues before the Gamecocks arrive Dec. 16.
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Dillon Hunter helps Clemson overcome Mercer 70-63 for Brad Brownell's 300th win with Tigers
Dillon Hunter scored 10 of his 15 points in the second half when Clemson overtook Mercer for a 70-63 win on Saturday and Brad Brownell’s 300 victory as the Tigers head coach.
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Strong Second Half Propels Clemson Past Mercer 70-63
Final Stats CLEMSON, S.C. – Clemson University men’s basketball put together a strong second half to defeat Mercer on Saturday afternoon 70-63 in Littlejohn Coliseum. The Tigers (8-3) trailed the Bears at halftime 39-33, but won the second stanza 37-24 to clinch their eighth victory of the season. Dillon Hunter (Atlanta, Ga./Westlake) led the way for Clemson with 15 points and finished a plus-16 in the contest, second only to RJ Godfrey’s (Suwan…
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