Memphis Tigers @ Clemson Tigers
Hunter's 3-point shooting leads Memphis to 87-82 OT win at No. 16 Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. -- — Tyrese Hunter had 23 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 59.3 seconds left in overtime, as Memphis rallied past No. 16 Clemson 87-82 on Saturday.
Hunter had seven of Memphis' 12 3s, including two critical baskets from the behind the arc in the extra period.
Memphis (8-2) trailed 69-63 with 2:22 to go on Ian Schieffelin's layup. But it finished the second half with a 9-3 run to force the extra period.
Clemson's Chase Hunter missed a long-distance shot at the end of regulation.
Clemson (8-2) was ahead 78-77 when Hunter struck with the first of his two 3-pointers in overtime. After Clemson moved back in front for a final time, 81-80, Hunter took a pass from PJ Haggerty for an open three.
Colby Rogers added 22 points off four 3-pointers for Memphis.
Viktor Lakhin had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Clemson. Hunter and Schieffelin had 17 points each.
Memphis: The team was coming off a loss at home to Arkansas State that dropped it from the national rankings. Expect a quick leap back in after winning at Clemson.
Clemson: The Tigers struggled to find Schieffelin in good positions down low in the second half and overtime as it lost for the first time this season as a ranked team.
After Chase Hunter's 3-pointer with 1:04 left put Clemson ahead 72-67, Rogers quickly answered back for Memphis with a three of his own.
Memphis shot 52% overall and 48% from 3-point range after Clemson had been allowing opponents just 40% shooting from the field and 30% shooting from long distance.
Memphis plays a second ACC opponent at Virginia on Wednesday night.
Clemson takes on state rival South Carolina on Tuesday night.
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Game Information
Clemson, SC

Referee:Ron Groover
Referee:A.J. Desai
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal

2025-26 Standings
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 11-3 | - | 19-8 |
| Tulsa | 10-5 | 1.5 | 22-6 |
| Wichita State | 10-5 | 1.5 | 18-10 |
| UAB | 9-6 | 2.5 | 18-10 |
| Tulane | 8-6 | 3 | 17-10 |
| Charlotte | 8-6 | 3 | 14-13 |
| Temple | 7-7 | 4 | 15-12 |
| Memphis | 7-7 | 4 | 12-15 |
| North Texas | 7-8 | 4.5 | 16-12 |
| Florida Atlantic | 7-8 | 4.5 | 15-13 |
| Rice | 5-9 | 6 | 11-16 |
| East Carolina | 4-10 | 7 | 9-18 |
| UTSA | 1-14 | 10.5 | 5-22 |
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 13-1 | - | 25-2 |
| Virginia | 12-2 | 1 | 24-3 |
| Miami | 10-4 | 3 | 21-6 |
| NC State | 10-4 | 3 | 19-8 |
| North Carolina | 10-5 | 3.5 | 22-6 |
| Clemson | 10-5 | 3.5 | 20-8 |
| Louisville | 9-6 | 4.5 | 20-8 |
| SMU | 8-6 | 5 | 19-8 |
| California | 7-7 | 6 | 19-8 |
| Florida State | 7-7 | 6 | 14-13 |
| Virginia Tech | 7-8 | 6.5 | 18-10 |
| Syracuse | 6-9 | 7.5 | 15-13 |
| Stanford | 5-9 | 8 | 16-11 |
| Wake Forest | 5-9 | 8 | 14-13 |
| Notre Dame | 3-11 | 10 | 12-15 |
| Pittsburgh | 3-11 | 10 | 10-17 |
| Boston College | 2-12 | 11 | 9-18 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-13 | 11.5 | 11-17 |
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