February 10, 2012

Tigers bounce Paladins again

Purnell beats FU again

Purnell beats FU again

Clemson continued its dominance of Furman Sunday afternoon at Litttle John Coliseum.  The Tigers defeated the Paladins for the 27th straight time 82-53.  The Tigers last lost to the Paladins on January 25, 1978.  The Tigers left  no doubt once again building a 17 point halftime lead and cruising from there. 

AUDIO:  Oliver Purnell
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Double-double for Booker

Double-double for Booker

Trevor Booker led the Tigers with 25 points and 14 rebounds.  He was 12-15 from the floor.  His younger brother Devin added 11 points on 5-7  from the floor.  The Tigers did not make a three pointer in the game going 0-11 from behind the arc, and they were only 12-25 from the line.   Collin Reddick and Jordan Miller paced Furman with 11 points each. 

AUDIO:  Trevor Booker

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AUDIO:  Devin Booker

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The Tigers improved to 8-2 and will play at East Carolina Wednesday night.  The Paladins fall to 5-3. 

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