Clemson falls short at home against Georgetown for first loss of season
Brad Brownell and the Clemson men’s basketball team suffered their first loss of the season against Georgetown in a close one.
Clemson dropped its first loss of the season Friday night at home, falling to Georgetown 85-78. The Tigers secured a 3-1 record after triumphing in their opening three games against Stetson, American, and North Dakota. Georgetown showcased a stronger second half, capitalizing on a costly Clemson turnover to convert four consecutive free throws in a pivotal late stretch. Despite Clemson's late surge, they couldn't maintain the momentum and secure a fourth consecutive win.
Ace Buckner led the Tigers with 20 points and five assists, while Cole Certa added 14 points, including a crucial 3-pointer that extended Clemson's lead to 62-61. Liutauras Lelevicius contributed 10 points. Georgetown's Ace Buckner finished with 21 points, Vince Iwuchukwu added 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Elmarko Jackson contributed 17 points. The Hoyas opened the night with an 18-0 run, extending their lead to 19 points and taking a 47-32 advantage into halftime.
Clemson responded strongly in the second half, converting 70% of their field-goal attempts in the opening 10 minutes. They hit four of six three-pointers, narrowing the gap and taking a two-point lead with about six minutes left. However, Georgetown wasn't to be denied, converting a crucial stretch of free throws to hold onto the lead and secure their first victory of the season.
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