Miami (FL) Hurricanes Edge Out Clemson Tigers in Overtime at Watsco Center
The Miami (FL) Hurricanes emerged victorious with a 75-72 scoreline against the Clemson Tigers, improving their season record to an impressive 17-5. The Tigers, on the other hand, faced another setback as their record now stands at 14-8. The game was a nail-biter that extended into overtime before the Hurricanes secured their win.
The Watsco Center witnessed an intense battle where the Miami (FL) Hurricanes had to dig deep to overcome a challenging opponent. Despite trailing in the first half with scores of 10 and 12 in the first two quarters respectively, they turned around their fortunes with a dominant third quarter by putting up 24 points on the board. Their resilience shone through as they rallied from behind to tie up the game and push it into overtime.
In overtime, it was clear that momentum had swung towards the home team. The Hurricanes outscored the Tigers by three points, which ultimately sealed their victory. Key statistics for Miami included shooting an efficient 55 percent from two-point range and securing more rebounds than Clemson with a total of 44 compared to Clemson's 33.
The Hurricanes also capitalized on second-chance opportunities by scoring 17 second-chance points. They were more effective in fast-break situations as well, scoring nine fast-break points over Clemson's four. Additionally, Miami's defense came up big when it mattered most; they recorded three blocks and eight steals during this contest.
Clemson put forth a valiant effort but fell just short despite leading at various junctures of the game. They managed to convert nine out of twenty-six three-point attempts which is calculated as thirty-five percent success rate from beyond-the-arc and shot seventy-nine percent from free throw line making fifteen out of nineteen attempts.
Looking ahead for fans of Miami (FL) Hurricanes: The team is scheduled for an away game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion located in Atlanta on February 11th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time Zone. This matchup can be followed live for those who are eager to see if Miami can continue its winning ways on Georgia Tech's home court.