CLEMSON, SC - Ace Buckner scored a career-high 20 points despite leaving with leg cramps and playing just 26 minutes. That is a little disconcerting because he's had issues with cramps before, and the Tigers need him to play as many minutes as possible with Zac Foster still rehabbing his knee injury.
The second half was a little sloppy after the Tigers roared out to a 49-25 halftime lead, but it was s till a solid win over a good team! Stetson played No.1 Florida in an exhibition last week and lost 85-68. Transfer Dylan Faulkner, who had a great Clemson debut in the exhibition win over Georgia, added a double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds, going 7-8 from the field. Transfers Certa and Lelevicius each scored 13.
Brownell and the Tigers are still awaiting word on weather guard Dylan Hunter will be granted another year of eligibility. I don't know why it is taking so long when it seems like every other college athlete in America has gotten a local judge to give them a positive ruling right away. The Tigers sure could use him in the backcourt this season with Foster out!
Next up is American here at Littlejohn on Friday. I'll have post-game interviews posted shortly!
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