Jerai Grant scored a career-high 22 points and grabbed eight rebounds, and Clemson made easy work of UAB, 70-52, in the first round of the 2011 NCAA Tournament.
NCAA Tournament 2011: Clemson Moves On To Play West Virginia After Crushing UAB 70-52
NCAA Tournament 2011, Clemson vs. UAB Final Score: Tigers Crush Blazers 70-52, Head To Tampa To Take On West Virginia
The “First Four” game was between the last two at-large programs selected in the now 68-field tourney, but the affair was completely one-sided.
Go celebrate with the Clemson fans at Shakin’ The Southland or check in with West Virginia fans at The Smoking Musket as they preview their next opponent.
Read Article >NCAA Tournament 2011, Clemson vs. UAB Score: Tigers Cruise To 37-24 Halftime Lead Against UAB In Play-In Game
At the 9:30 mark in the first half, Clemson led the game 25-7. Later on they trailed 31-13. At that point they finally decided to make a run and close the gap.
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Read Article >NCAA Bracket Preview, Predictions: Clemson Vs. UAB In First Four Game
And they’re playing each other! It’s almost like the selection committee set up the two unwitting heels to play each other, dominating TV ratings in Boulder, Blacksburg, and Tuscaloosa.
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