Sunday, November 12
Asheville, N.C.
3 p.m.
Davidson College
2-1,0-0Atlantic 10
65
vs
68
Clemson
3-0,0-0ACC
1
2
F
Davidson
28
37
65
Clemson
23
45
68
Team Stats
DC
CU
FG%
.393
.456
3FG%
.360
.387
FT%
.706
.500
RB
35
31
TO
9
10
STL
5
3
Game Leaders
Scoring
Pts
12
FGM
4
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
9
FGM
3
3FGM
1
FTM
2
Pts
8
FGM
3
3FGM
2
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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/ Men's BasketballG
/ Men's BasketballG
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/ Men's BasketballF
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Photo by: Dani Gariglio
Clemson Rallies Past ‘Cats in Asheville Championship Game
11/12/2023 5:27:00 PM | Men's Basketball
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Clemson erased an 18-point first-half deficit to rally past Davidson, 68-65, in the 2023 Asheville Championship game Sunday afternoon inside the Harrah's Cherokee Center.
The Wildcats, who advanced to the final with their win over Maryland Friday evening, fall to 2-1 on the young season.
Despite the setback, Grant Huffman led the way for the 'Cats with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Teammates Connor Kochera and Hunter Adam both finished with 9 points.
Davidson could not have scripted a better start as it raced out to a 19-2 advantage, capped by a Sean Logan layup at the 12:05 mark.
The Tigers, who drilled 12 3-pointers, shook the sluggish start and responded with a lengthy run of their own to cut the deficit to 25-23 late in the opening period.
After going more than eight minutes without a field goal, Kochera ended the drought just before the half with a 3-pointer to give the 'Cats a 28-23 lead at the break.
Joseph Girard III and PJ Hall paced three Clemson players in double figures with 17 points each.
With Davidson up 36-29 shortly after intermission, Clemson (3-0) scored nine unanswered to take its first lead since the early goings.
The Tigers extended the margin to as many as seven, before the 'Cats had a response of their own and went back in front on back-to-back treys from Hunter Adam, 52-51, with 9:06 left. On the very next possession, Alex Hemenway drained his third 3-pointer of the night to put Clemson up for good.
Trailing 64-56 late, Davidson would not go away, as it got four straight makes at the charity stripe from Reed Bailey and a David Skogman triple to make it, 64-63, with 1:14 to play. After a pair of Hall free throws put the Tigers back up three, the Wildcats had a number chances to tie the score in the final seconds, but their attempts from deep were unsuccessful.
Up Next
Davidson will conclude its three-game swing away from home on Friday, Nov. 17 with a 7 p.m. tip at East Tennessee State.
The Wildcats, who advanced to the final with their win over Maryland Friday evening, fall to 2-1 on the young season.
Despite the setback, Grant Huffman led the way for the 'Cats with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 5 assists. Teammates Connor Kochera and Hunter Adam both finished with 9 points.
Davidson could not have scripted a better start as it raced out to a 19-2 advantage, capped by a Sean Logan layup at the 12:05 mark.
The Tigers, who drilled 12 3-pointers, shook the sluggish start and responded with a lengthy run of their own to cut the deficit to 25-23 late in the opening period.
After going more than eight minutes without a field goal, Kochera ended the drought just before the half with a 3-pointer to give the 'Cats a 28-23 lead at the break.
Joseph Girard III and PJ Hall paced three Clemson players in double figures with 17 points each.
With Davidson up 36-29 shortly after intermission, Clemson (3-0) scored nine unanswered to take its first lead since the early goings.
The Tigers extended the margin to as many as seven, before the 'Cats had a response of their own and went back in front on back-to-back treys from Hunter Adam, 52-51, with 9:06 left. On the very next possession, Alex Hemenway drained his third 3-pointer of the night to put Clemson up for good.
Trailing 64-56 late, Davidson would not go away, as it got four straight makes at the charity stripe from Reed Bailey and a David Skogman triple to make it, 64-63, with 1:14 to play. After a pair of Hall free throws put the Tigers back up three, the Wildcats had a number chances to tie the score in the final seconds, but their attempts from deep were unsuccessful.
Up Next
Davidson will conclude its three-game swing away from home on Friday, Nov. 17 with a 7 p.m. tip at East Tennessee State.
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