Clemson Tigers' Second Half Surge Falls Short Against Alabama Crimson Tide

The Clemson Tigers faced off against the Alabama Crimson Tide in a closely contested game at Coleman Coliseum. Despite a strong second-half performance, the Tigers fell short with an 84-90 loss. This result brought Clemson's record to 0-1, while Alabama improved to 1-0.

First Half

The first half saw the Alabama Crimson Tide take control early on, establishing a significant lead by scoring 45 points compared to Clemson's 30. The Tide's efficiency was evident as they shot an impressive 47 percent from the field and dominated with their defensive prowess, recording a total of 12 blocks in the game. The Tigers struggled offensively in this period, managing only four successful three-point shots out of nineteen attempts.

Second Half

In the second half, Clemson came out with renewed energy and determination. They managed to close the gap significantly by scoring an impressive 54 points. RJ Godfrey led this charge for Clemson with his all-around performance contributing 19 points and grabbing four rebounds. Dillon Hunter also played a crucial role by adding another layer of defense with two steals and contributing offensively with his efficient shooting.

Despite their efforts, what went wrong for Clemson Tigers was their inability to maintain consistency throughout both halves of play. Their field goal percentage stood at just 41 percent overall compared to Alabama’s more robust showing.

Final Moments

As time wound down, it became clear that despite closing within striking distance during several key moments late in play – including cutting down what had been as much as a nineteen-point deficit – turnovers proved costly for the Tigers who ended up committing seven total turnovers against nine from Alabama.

The Clemson Tigers vs Alabama Crimson Tide match summary highlights how critical those final possessions were when trying desperately not only claw back into contention but potentially steal victory away from home favorites like 'Roll Tide'.

Looking ahead after this hard-fought battle on December third; fans can catch their next matchup scheduled against BYU Cougars at Madison Square Garden on December ninth starting at approximately six thirty PM Eastern Standard Time broadcasted live via ESPN network coverage nationwide!

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