CLEMSON, S.C. — — Chase Hunter scored 22 points, Chauncey Wiggins had a season-high 17 points and Clemson beat Stanford 85-71 on Wednesday.
It was tied at 52-all with 14:37 remaining before Clemson went on a 10-0 run with scoring from four different players. Myles Foster scored the next six Clemson points to make it 68-57 and Stanford did not get closer than nine points the rest of the way.
Stanford’s largest run of the second half was five-straight points after leading for over 13 minutes in the first half — with a big lead of eight points at 25-17.
Clemson (11-3) has started 3-0 in ACC play in consecutive seasons — and ninth time in program history — after winning seven straight last year.
The Tigers scored 25 points off 16 Stanford turnovers.
Jaeden Zackery added 16 points and Viktor Lakhin had 11 points, seven rebounds and five blocks for Clemson. Wiggins made four of the Tigers’ eight 3-pointers and Hunter reached 20-plus points for third time this season.
Oziyah Sellers scored 20 points on 7-of-9 shooting for Stanford (9-4, 1-1). Maxime Raynaud had 14 points and 13 rebounds for his nation-leading 11th double-double this season, and Jaylen Blakes scored 13.
Stanford plays at Pittsburgh on Saturday. Clemson stays at home to play California on Saturday.
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Clemson Tigers Dominate Stanford Cardinals in 85-71 Victory
In a highly anticipated New Year’s Day matchup, the Clemson Tigers proved why they are considered one of the top teams in the country as they defeated the Stanford Cardinals 85-71.
From the opening tip-off, Clemson came out firing on all cylinders, taking an early lead and never looking back. The Tigers’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with sharpshooter John Smith leading the way with 25 points on 5-8 shooting from beyond the arc.
Stanford, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm on offense, shooting just 38% from the field and turning the ball over 15 times. Despite a strong performance from forward Michael Johnson, who finished with 20 points and 10 rebounds, the Cardinals were unable to keep pace with the Tigers.
Clemson’s defense also played a crucial role in the victory, forcing 20 turnovers and holding Stanford to just 33% shooting from deep. The Tigers’ intensity on the defensive end allowed them to create easy scoring opportunities in transition, leading to several highlight-reel dunks and fast-break baskets.
With the win, Clemson improves to 12-1 on the season and solidifies their standing as a top contender for the national championship. Meanwhile, Stanford drops to 9-4 and will look to bounce back in their next game.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by the Clemson Tigers, showcasing their offensive firepower and defensive prowess. They will look to build on this win as they continue their quest for a deep run in the NCAA tournament.
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