Clemson outlasted Arizona’s furious comeback attempt at Crypto.com Arena, holding on for a 77-72 win.
LOS ANGELES — For the second time in program history, and the first since 1980, is going to the Elite Eight. Clemson outlasted ’s furious comeback attempt at Crypto.com Arena on Thursday night, holding on for a 77-72 win. Arizona, which trailed by as many as 13 points early in the first half, made it a two-point game with 49.6 seconds left, only for Clemson guard to score an acrobatic layup — and get fouled in the process — on the next possession.
Hunter, who finished with a team-high 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists, was the best player on the court most of the night, regularly driving past and shooting over the Wildcats’ lethargic defense. Normal leading scorer chipped in 17 points and eight rebounds, more than he had in Clemson’s first two postseason games combined. Advertisement Syracuse transfer Joe Girard handled Arizona’s press masterfully in the second half, dishing six assists despite a 1-of-5 shooting night.
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