After losing two out of three games and dropping out of the AP Top 25, the Memphis Tigers went into Littlejohn Coliseum and picked up an 87-82 win over No. 16-ranked Clemson.
ROAD DUB #GoTigersGo | @SMCRestore pic.twitter.com/bPqlpuV789
— Memphis Basketball (@Memphis_MBB) December 14, 2024
Penny Hardaway's bunch got a much-needed road win, and Memphis put itself right back into position to re-enter the AP Top 25.
The overtime win saw four Memphis players score in double figures. Tyrese Hunter (23 points, seven 3PM) and Colby Rogers (22 points) were the leading scorers for Memphis.
PJ Haggerty nearly recorded a triple-double, as he finished with 12 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Dain Dainja did it all off the bench, finishing with 11 points, three rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals.
Make it No. 7⃣!!!!
— Memphis Basketball (@Memphis_MBB) December 14, 2024
Tigers back in front. pic.twitter.com/Gay6mlPJEW
For Clemson, four of its five starters were in double figures. Viktor Lakhin recorded his second double-double of the year with 23 points and 11 rebounds.
Ian Schieffelin and Chase Hunter added 17 points each. Dillon Hunter was productive off the bench with 10 points and five assists.
DOUBLE DOUBLE https://t.co/HuiWFPIpHt
— Clemson Basketball (@ClemsonMBB) December 14, 2024
Memphis will travel to Virginia and play its second straight game against a team from the ACC.
Clemson's next matchup will be against its longtime rival, the South Carolina Gamecocks, on Dec. 17.
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