Can the Clemson Tigers Bounce Back After a Narrow Defeat to Yellow Jackets?
In a closely contested battle at Littlejohn Coliseum, the Clemson Tigers fell just short against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets with a final score of 93-90. The Tigers now stand with an overall record of 0-1, while the Yellow Jackets improved to 1-0.
The game was an intense affair that stretched into double overtime before reaching its conclusion. The Clemson Tigers showcased their dominance in the paint, scoring 50 points compared to Georgia Tech's 26. Despite this advantage, it wasn't enough to secure victory. The home team also excelled on second-chance opportunities, outscoring their opponents by a significant margin of 30-12.
Clemson's rebounding was particularly impressive; they outrebounded Georgia Tech by a total of 46 to 33 rebounds. This included an outstanding effort on offensive boards where they grabbed 22 rebounds. However, shooting from beyond the arc proved challenging for the Tigers as they only converted three out of twenty-one attempts which translates to a mere fourteen percent success rate.
On defense, both teams were evenly matched with each recording four blocks and five steals throughout the contest. Discipline appeared better managed by Clemson as they committed fewer personal fouls (15) than Georgia Tech (22). In terms of assists and turnovers, both teams provided thirteen assists; however, Clemson had a slightly more favorable assist-to-turnover ratio at approximately two assists for every turnover.
Georgia Tech's field goal percentage stood at fifty percent including thirty-one successful shots from sixty-two attempts which contributed significantly to their win. Their proficiency from three-point range was notable as well with fifteen made shots from thirty-five attempts giving them forty-three percent accuracy.
Looking ahead for fans of the Clemson Tigers is another challenging matchup against Florida State Seminoles at Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee on January twentieth at four PM Eastern Time. This game will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network channel six hundred twelve for those who wish to follow along and support their team.