Clemson locks down Maryland 67-51 in ACC/Big Ten Challenge
CLEMSON, S.C. -- — Aamir Simms scored 16 points, Al-Amir Dawes and John Newman III each added 12, and Clemson beat Maryland 67-51 on Wednesday night in the ACC/Big Ten Challenge.
Clemson made five 3-pointers in the opening nine minutes to build a 19-6 lead. The Tigers led by double figures the rest of the way, including 38-15 at halftime after holding Maryland to 6-of-23 shooting (26.1%).
Simms had 12 points in the first half, and Clemson made as many 3-pointers (six) as Maryland’s field-goal total.
Nick Honor added 10 points and Alex Hemenway eight for Clemson (4-0), which received seven votes in the AP Top 25 poll on Monday. Hemenway was one of four players with two 3-pointers as the Tigers shot 9 of 20 from distance.
Clemson's second-half lead never dropped below 12 points.
Donta Scott was the only player for Maryland (4-1) in double figures with 11 points. The Terrapins were held to 20-of-50 shooting.
Clemson is scheduled to play Alabama on Saturday. Maryland opens Big Ten play at home on Monday against No. 21 Rutgers.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Ron Groover
- Ted Valentine
- Michael Stephens
2024-25 Big Ten Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Penn State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Indiana | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | - | 4-0 |
| Iowa | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Maryland | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Michigan State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Ohio State | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| USC | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Washington | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Illinois | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh | 0-0 | - | 6-0 |
| NC State | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Stanford | 0-0 | - | 5-0 |
| Florida State | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| Wake Forest | 0-0 | - | 5-1 |
| California | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Clemson | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Duke | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Notre Dame | 0-0 | - | 4-1 |
| Boston College | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| Louisville | 0-0 | - | 3-1 |
| SMU | 0-0 | - | 4-2 |
| North Carolina | 0-0 | - | 2-1 |
| Miami | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Syracuse | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Virginia | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Virginia Tech | 0-0 | - | 3-2 |
| Georgia Tech | 0-0 | - | 2-2 |
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