Diamond Head Classic - Recap - Clemson Defeats Southern Illinois 83-75
Diamond Head Classic - Recap - Clemson Defeats Southern Illinois 83-75
Clemson got 26 points from Tanner Smith en route to an 83-75 victory over Southern Illinois on Friday at Stan Sheriff Center.
Clemson did not, however, defeat Southern Illinois against the spread, which closed at 9.5 at most sportsbooks.
Clemson got 18 points from Rod Hall and another 16 points from Devin Booker. Tanner Smith contributed 3 assists, while Bryan Narcisse cleaned the glass with 12 rebounds.
Southern Illinois got 18 points from Mamadou Seck in a losing cause and another 15 points from Justin Bocot. Kourtney Goff contributed 5 assists for them, while Dantiel Daniels had 7 rebounds.
Clemson trailed at halftime, 31-24.
Clemson had a 41-35 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
