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Clemson blows most of 27-point lead before holding off Cincinnati 68-65 at Greenville Invite

On Dec. 21, Clemson Tigers held off Cincinnati Bearcats 68-65 at the Greenville Winter Invitational after nearly losing a 27-point lead at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Clemson jumped out quickly with a 14-0 opening run as Jestin Porter, Nick Davidson, Carter Welling, and Jake Wahlin all hit threes, building a 30-5 lead and a 38-11 halftime margin.
Hunter and RJ Godfrey combined for the final 12 points to seal the win; Ace Buckner and Carter Welling each scored 12 to support Clemson's balanced attack.
Clemson improved to 10-3 and will open ACC play at Syracuse on Dec. 31, after finishing non-conference with three straight victories.
Despite a season-high 50.0 percent from three, Clemson turnovers surged from two in the first half to 11 in the second, fueling Cincinnati Bearcats' 7-0 and 15-4 comeback runs.

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Tale of two halves goes Clemson's way in 68-65 win over Cincinnati

The Tigers led by as many as 27 points in the first half before the Bearcats' furious comeback fell short

10 days ago·Greenville, United States

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Clemson blows most of 27-point lead before holding off Cincinnati 68-65 at Greenville Invite

Dillon Hunter made two free throws with three seconds left and Clemson held off Cincinnati 68-65 at the Greenville Winter Invitational after watching almost all of a 27-point lead evaporate.

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Clemson starts fast, holds on to edge Cincinnati

Ace Buckner and Carter Welling each scored 12 points, and Clemson built a large early lead to hold on and beat Cincinnati 68-65 on Sunday afternoon in a neutral-court game in Greenville, S.C.

11 days ago·Georgia, United States

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