Tigers Triumph Over Dons in Sunshine Slam First Round Showdown
News Context
At a glance
- The University of San Francisco men's basketball team (4-2) faced Clemson (5-1) in Daytona Beach, Florida, losing 70-55 at the Ocean Center on Thursday night.
- In the second half, Clemson took control, launching a 14-2 run to lead 40-33.
- San Francisco will face Fordham in the third-place game of the Sunshine Slam on Tuesday, Nov.
USF Men’s Basketball Suffers Loss Against Clemson
The University of San Francisco men’s basketball team (4-2) faced Clemson (5-1) in Daytona Beach, Florida, losing 70-55 at the Ocean Center on Thursday night.
Game Highlights:
- Ndewedo Newbury scored first, giving San Francisco a quick 2-0 lead.
- Marcus Williams hit a three-pointer to put the Dons ahead 8-7.
- Tyrone Riley IV made an impressive alley-oop dunk, extending the lead to 13-9.
- After trading baskets, San Francisco held a 29-24 lead at halftime.
In the second half, Clemson took control, launching a 14-2 run to lead 40-33. San Francisco managed to close the gap to 12 points late in the game, but could not overcome the deficit.
Notable Performances:
- Malik Thomas led the Dons with 14 points, 4-of-4 from free throws.
- Barry Wang contributed a season-high 8 points.
- Ryan Beasley scored 9 points, hitting 4-of-7 from the field.
Next Game:
San Francisco will face Fordham in the third-place game of the Sunshine Slam on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Tipoff is scheduled for 10:30 am PT/1:30 pm ET.