Clemson can’t keep up in first-round loss to Missouri
By Bud L. Ellis
Outscored by 20 in fast-break points. Outscored by 15 points off turnovers. Outscored by 14 points in the paint.
No wonder the Clemson Tigers’ stay in the NCAA Tournament lasted just one game. Missouri stuffed the Tigers at every turn, bouncing Clemson from the first round of the NCAAs 86-78 in Buffalo, N.Y.
Clemson (21-11) was outscored 22-2 on fast breaks, 20-5 off turnovers and 42-28 in the paint. Missouri made Clemson’s life miserable, forcing 20 turnovers (including 15 steals).
Down 54-50 with 13:10 left, Missouri used a 15-5 run that broke the game open.
Demontez Stitt scored 21 points to lead the Tigers, while Andre Young added 19 and Jerai Grant scored 12.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010 at 4:11 am by bud
Tags: Andre Young, Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson Tigers, Demontez Still, Jerai Grant, Missouri, NCAA Tournament
