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Clemson can't get crucial stops vs. Alabama as Tigers' bid for first Final Four falls short

Mar. 31, 2024 01:03 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clemson reached its second-ever Elite Eight with a staunch defense that took away opponents' perimeter game. On Saturday night, the Tigers couldn't get the stops they needed. Alabama was 16 of 23 from the field in the final 20 minutes — including...

Alabama rides tidal wave of 3-pointers to beat Clemson 89-82 and reach 1st Final Four ever

Mar. 31, 2024 00:51 AM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Every time Clemson tried to cut down its deficit, Alabama fired up a 3-pointer. Over and over and in such quick succession that the Crimson Tide looked like a video game. Mark Sears made seven 3-pointers and Alabama recovered from its early long-distance woes...

Alabama and Clemson are known for their football prowess. They face off for a spot in the Final Four

Mar. 29, 2024 20:45 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Alabama and Clemson facing off on a Saturday? Sounds like a matchup that ought to be happening on a football field in the fall, or perhaps in January with a national title at stake. Now, they're clashing during March Madness for a first-ever spot in the Final Four. ...

Alabama Crimson Tide face the Clemson Tigers in Elite 8

Mar. 29, 2024 03:44 AM EDT

Clemson Tigers (24-11, 11-10 ACC) vs. Alabama Crimson Tide (24-11, 13-6 SEC) Los Angeles; Saturday, 8:49 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Crimson Tide -3; over/under is 164.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. 19 Alabama plays Clemson in the Elite Eight round of the...

Transfer portal, NIL challenge teams to fill and maintain rosters, even as March Madness continues

Mar. 28, 2024 15:18 PM EDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Morehead State coach Preston Spradlin wasn’t surprised when several players from his 2021 March Madness team eventually took their talents elsewhere, with a couple landing at Power Five programs. The Eagles’ return to this year’s NCAA Tournament shows...

Arizona Wildcats take on the Clemson Tigers in Sweet 16

Mar. 28, 2024 04:00 AM EDT

Clemson Tigers (23-11, 11-10 ACC) vs. Arizona Wildcats (27-8, 16-6 Pac-12) Los Angeles; Thursday, 7:09 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wildcats -7.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Arizona takes on Clemson in the Sweet 16 round of the NCAA...

So happy together: Syracuse transfer Joseph Girard III helps lead Clemson to Sweet 16

Mar. 27, 2024 20:12 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Joseph Girard III had one goal when he entered the transfer portal last year — find a team that would get him back to the Sweet 16. Girard has accomplished that by helping to lead Clemson into the NCAA Tournament's second weekend for the first time since 2018. ...

Chase Hunter scores 20 as Clemson beats Baylor 72-64 in 2nd round of NCAA tourney

Mar. 24, 2024 22:22 PM EDT

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Chase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday. The Tigers advanced to the Sweet 16 for the second time in coach Brad Brownell’s 14...

Clemson Tigers and New Mexico Lobos meet in the first round of NCAA Tournament

Mar. 22, 2024 03:44 AM EDT

New Mexico Lobos (26-9, 14-8 MWC) vs. Clemson Tigers (21-11, 11-10 ACC) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 3:10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lobos -2.5; over/under is 152 BOTTOM LINE: Clemson plays in the first round of the NCAA Tournament against New...

Clemson Tigers take on New Mexico Lobos in first round of NCAA Tournament

Mar. 21, 2024 03:39 AM EDT

New Mexico Lobos (26-9, 14-8 MWC) vs. Clemson Tigers (21-11, 11-10 ACC) Memphis, Tennessee; Friday, 3:10 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lobos -2; over/under is 151.5 BOTTOM LINE: Clemson and New Mexico square off in the NCAA Tournament first round. ...