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No. 22 Clemson Smothers Miami 69-59 to Extend Streak to Nine, Stay Perfect in ACC

Clemson validated its defense-first identity against a high-powered offense.

Overview

  • Carter Welling led Clemson with a season-high 18 points and nine rebounds, with Jestin Porter adding 11 and Dillon Hunter posting seven assists.
  • The Tigers forced a season-high 11 steals and 16 turnovers, holding Miami to its lowest point total and 25% from three.
  • Malik Reneau, averaging 20.4 points, was limited to 11 points and fouled out with 7:05 remaining.
  • Clemson shot 52.9% from the field and hit 8 of 17 threes, leading wire-to-wire after an opening 8-0 burst.
  • The win moved Clemson to 16-3 and 6-0 in ACC play, ended Miami’s 10-game run, and tees up Tuesday home games for Clemson vs. NC State and Miami vs. Florida State.