Mar. 14, 2024 00:19 AM EST

Harris And Zackery Lead Boston College Over Clemson 76-55 In Acc Tournament Second Round

Boston College forward Quinten Post (12) places the team sticker on the tournament bracket as teammate forward Elijah Strong (31) looks on after defeating Clemson to adance to the next round in the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball tournament game, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Washington. Boston College won 76-55. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) Nick Wass, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boston College forward Quinten Post (12) places the team sticker on the tournament bracket as teammate forward Elijah Strong (31) looks on after defeating Clemson to adance to the next round in the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball tournament game, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Washington. Boston College won 76-55. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Clemson players sit on the bench near the end of the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball tournament after their lost to Boston College, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Washington. Boston College won 76-55. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)
Clemson guard Joseph Girard III (11) hangs his head after losing to Boston College on the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball tournament game, Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Washington. against Boston College won 76-55. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Clemson forward RJ Godfrey (10) congratulating Boston College forward Devin McGlockton (21) and guard Claudell Harris Jr. (1) after losing game in the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Washington. Boston won 76-55. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Clemson forward Jack Clark (5) shooting against Boston College guard Jaeden Zackery (3) and forward Quinten Post (12) during the second half of the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college basketball tournament Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Claudell Harris Jr. scored 27 points, Jaeden Zackery added 22 and Boston College cruised to a 76-55 victory over Clemson on Wednesday night in the second round of the Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament.

Eleventh-seeded Boston College (19-14) has won four straight and will face No. 3 seed Virginia (22-9) in a Thursday quarterfinal.

Harris and Zackery were a combined 18-of-34 shooting from the floor and made nine 3-pointers. Quinten Post added 11 points and Donald Hand Jr. had 10 for BC, which made 12 of its 24 field goals and all eight of its free throws in the second half.

PJ Hall scored 21 points to lead No. 6 seed Clemson (21-11), which beat BC 89-78 in the regular season. Joe Girard chipped in with 13 points and seven rebounds.

BC closed the first half on a 22-9 run for a 40-28 lead at the break. Harris scored 13 points and Zackery added 10 first-half points for the Eagles. Girard hit consecutive 3s to end the half for Clemson. The Tigers cut their deficit to 10 points early in the second half but didn't get closer.

Boston College entered 0-3 in ACC Tournament play against Clemson.

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