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Miami (FL) Hurricanes Edge Out Clemson Tigers at Littlejohn Coliseum in Overtime

The Miami (FL) Hurricanes and the Clemson Tigers faced off in a closely contested battle at Littlejohn Coliseum, with the Hurricanes emerging victorious with a score of 69-66. The Miami (FL) Hurricanes' season record now stands at an impressive 1-0, while the Clemson Tigers fall to 0-1.


Clemson Tigers VS Miami (FL) Hurricanes

The game was a showcase of resilience and determination from both teams. The Miami (FL) Hurricanes started off trailing in the first quarter with 14 points to the Tigers' 17 but managed to bounce back in the second quarter by matching their opponents' scoring pace, both teams adding another 18 points to their tallies. The third quarter saw a surge from the Hurricanes as they outscored the Tigers by a significant margin, putting up 23 points against just nine from their adversaries.


However, it was not smooth sailing for Miami as they entered into the fourth quarter; despite leading earlier, they could only muster seven points compared to an aggressive comeback of 18 points by Clemson. This deadlock led to an intense overtime period where once again, it was anyone's game.


In overtime, it was evident that every possession counted. The Miami (FL) Hurricanes showed composure under pressure and secured seven crucial points against four from Clemson, sealing their hard-fought victory on enemy territory.


Key players for Miami included their top scorer who contributed significantly to their total scoreline. On defense, they were able to hold back several attempts by Clemson throughout regular play and overtime which proved pivotal in maintaining their narrow lead until the final buzzer sounded.


On February 5th at Watsco Center located in Coral Gables Florida fans can look forward to seeing if Miami can continue its winning ways when they host Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. This upcoming match is scheduled for a tip-off at noon local time and while there are no broadcast networks listed yet fans should stay tuned for future announcements regarding where they can watch this encounter unfold live.

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