Clemson Tigers Claw Past Arizona Wildcats in Sweet 16 Nail-Biter at Crypto.com Arena

The Clemson Tigers emerged victorious over the Arizona Wildcats with a final score of 77-72. The Tigers now stand with an unblemished rank, while the ninth-ranked Wildcats add another game to their loss column.

The showdown at Crypto.com Arena was marked by a series of strategic plays and standout performances from the Clemson side. The team's offensive efforts were particularly noteworthy, as they managed to maintain a field goal percentage of 49 throughout the game. Their prowess from within the arc was evident, sinking 62 percent of their two-point attempts.

Clemson's defense also played a crucial role in their victory. They held strong with two blocks and four steals, contributing to the Wildcats' total turnover count of nine. Despite being outrebounded by Arizona, who had a total rebound count of 44 compared to Clemson's 36, the Tigers made up for it with efficient scoring and ball movement that resulted in 17 assists.

A critical aspect of Clemson's gameplay was their ability to capitalize on turnovers; they scored 13 points off turnovers compared to Arizona's tally in this category. Furthermore, despite fewer fast break opportunities than their opponents—who had an impressive fast break point tally—the Tigers managed five fast break points themselves.

Arizona did not go down without a fight though; they excelled in points scored from paint plays totaling at 40 and showed aggressive play that led them to eight steals. However, their shooting from beyond the arc left much room for improvement as they only converted on 18 percent of three-point attempts.

As fans look forward to future matchups after this intense Sweet Sixteen encounter, they can catch all upcoming games broadcast live according to schedule. For those following along in Eastern Time Zone regions like where many Clemson supporters reside, keep your eyes peeled for tip-off times around early evening hours such as around 9:00 PM ET.