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Miami (FL) Hurricanes Surge Past Clemson Tigers in Second-Half Comeback

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes and the Clemson Tigers clashed in a game that showcased the Hurricanes' resilience and tactical execution. The Hurricanes, unranked, toppled the 16th-ranked Tigers with a final score of 95-82. This victory improved the Miami (FL) Hurricanes' record while handing the Clemson Tigers another notch in their loss column.


Jan 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Clemson Tigers forward RJ Godfrey (10) passes the basketball to forward Ian Schieffelin (4) against the Miami Hurricanes during the first half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

The Watsco Center was buzzing with excitement as both teams took to the court. The first half saw the Miami (FL) Hurricanes trailing with 35 points against the Clemson Tigers' 41. However, it was after halftime that the home team truly found their rhythm, adding an impressive 60 points to their tally by game's end.


The offensive efforts of the Miami (FL) Hurricanes were led by a balanced attack that saw them shoot an efficient 53 percent from field goal range and an outstanding 46 percent from beyond the arc. Their two-point attempts were particularly effective, converting at a rate of 57 percent. Free throw accuracy also played a pivotal role for them; they made good on an exceptional 93 percent of their shots from the line.


Jan 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes guard Matthew Cleveland (0) shoots the basketball over Clemson Tigers guard Joseph Girard III (11) during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Defensively, they managed to out-rebound their opponents with a total of 36 rebounds compared to Clemson's 32. They also registered seven steals and two blocks, contributing to nine turnovers for Clemson which translated into critical points off turnovers for Miami.


On offense, assists were key for both teams; however, it was Miami who edged out with better ball distribution recording nineteen assists over fifteen by Clemson. This teamwork helped maintain possession and control over game flow – reflected in their higher assist-to-turnover ratio at approximately two compared to one-and-a-half for Clemson.


Jan 3, 2024; Coral Gables, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes forward Norchad Omier (15) passes the basketball against the Clemson Tigers during the second half at Watsco Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports

Clemson did not go down without showcasing its own strengths though; they shot at whole numbers across all categories: field goals at forty-six percent accuracy including thirty-seven percent from three-point land while maintaining perfect free throw shooting throughout this contest.


As fans look ahead after this hard-fought win by The U's basketball squad - attention turns towards future matchups on schedule including next challenge against Wake Forest Demon Deacons set on January sixth at Lawrence Joel Veterans Memorial Coliseum located Winston-Salem NC broadcast nationally via The CW network starting two fifteen PM Eastern Time where supporters can tune in live witness action unfold once again.

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