Nov 22, 2011: (4) Clemson (2-1) vs (1) #13 Arizona (2-0)
We're 0-8 FG prior to hitting our 1st shot. Down 2-4, 13:57. A 3pt shot by SG Brett Holmes gave us the lead for the 1st lead of the game, and we slowly increased advantage since then. C Ryan Burris with 10 pts off the bench. Up 19-10, 7:51. ARIZ hitting 3pt shots that allowed them to stay in the game, despite having committed 13 turn overs already. Halftime, Up 31-24.
Fouls situation is not in our favor, as 2 of our key players already with 4 fouls. SF Rick Beck's timely baskets have kept us in the lead. Up 40-34, 12:29. ARIZ continuously getting the benefit of the calls, and they have sliced our lead on their FTs. Up 46-45, 7:28. ARIZ momentarily gets the lead. We quickly regrouped our defense, and came up with a 7-1 run to reclaim advantage. Up 55-50, 3:36.
We extend the lead to 7. Two more fouls on us, and ARIZ coming back again. 2 of our players have fouled out, including outside sniper SG Brett Holmes. Up 57-54, 2:49.
We want to go to SF Rick Beck at every opportunity. Beck delivered. Up 5. ARIZ not yet done, as they convert their 5th triple of the game. Up 59-57, 2:11.
Isolation on SF Rick Beck again. Beck drives, but he got blocked. ARIZ with the ball. Another foul on us. ARIZ hits both FTs to tie. Timeout. Tied at 59, 1:26.
Going to SF Rick Beck again. Beck missed a 3. And yet another foul on us. ARIZ takes a 2 pt lead on FTs. Last timeout. Down 59-61, 0:54.
No one wanted to shoot. Ball ends up in SF Rick Beck again. Beck shoots, and this time he scores on a jumper. Tied at 61, 0:40.
Another invisible hand check foul. Come on refs, let the players play. Split by ARIZ. They get the off rebound. Follow up is no good. We finally secure the rebound. Down 1. We have no more timeout. 0:28 left. SF Rick Beck wants the ball. Beck gets the ball. Beck fires and scores! Timeout ARIZ. Up 63-62, 0:23.
No foul called this time, but ARIZ connects on their jumper. We have to hurry up. Down 63-64, 0:18. This time, ARIZ's turn to be called for a foul. 1-and-1 for PG Rob Swan. Swan hits both! Timeout ARIZ. Up 65-64, 0:10.
We'll press and go 1-2-2 zone. ARIZ crosses the timeline. 3 secs left. They put a desperation 3. It goes in and the buzzer sounded!
We have 2 losses so far this season, both times on a last-second shot by the opposition. Tough luck. ARIZ had a +16 in FT atttempts
Final Score: Clemson - 65, Arizona - 67
Box Scores
[INDENT]Beck 21, 3, 0
Holmes 13, 4, 1, fouled out
Burris 10, 3, 1, fouled out
Lawrence 6, 6, 1
Swan 6, 3, 4
Forbes 4, 0, 3
Aylsworth 2, 3, 0
Johnson 2, 1, 0
Smith 1, 6, 0, 3 stls
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Stats Comparison
[INDENT]FG: 41-33%
REB: -2
TO: -3
Pts in paint: +2
2nd chance: +1
Fast break: +2
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