The Clemson Tigers have took the ACC by storm. They have leaped to a 18-2 record overall after beating Boston College earlier today. Orange spots covered Littlejohn Coliseum with student alumni and fans in an uproar. A good game was on hand so they had every reason to be ecstatic. Coach Purnell laid into his team after a loss to UNC and stirred a fire in his players' eyes again to play hard-nosed basketball. Boston College tried to stay with them in the first half, but couldn't match their energy and quickness.
Turnovers in the second half allowed Clemson to break it wide open and extend a big lead. Junior guard, Cliff Hammond was the scoring leader with 17 points on 6-of-8 shooting. The men in orange fought for loose balls and make quick advances on fast breaks and just worn down Boston College. They made 21 turnovers in the game despite shooting 50% from the field. Another key factor in the win was Clemson's hot shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 9-of-18. They only allowed their opponent to gain a 6-point advantage in the first half. After that the speedy offense took over.
I expect being ranked 16th in the nation won't last for long if the Tigers continue to play so well. The ACC this season is open for any team to claim. UNC, Duke, and Va Tech serve as the stiffest competition at the moment. Everyone better take the Tigers more seriously though because they can beat any team on any night. With the victory Clemson moves to 4-2 in the ACC. Their upcoming games are against Duke (15-3) in Cameron on Thursday and Virginia (10-6) at home on 1/28. Pulling an upset off could make things even more interesting in the ACC.
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