Maryland Terrapins at Clemson Tigers
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Clemson locks down Maryland 67-51 in 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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Recent Plays
| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 51 - 67 |
| 2nd 0:14 | Hakim Hart made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Aquan Smart. | 51 - 67 |
| 2nd 0:19 | Parker Fox Turnover. | 48 - 67 |
| 2nd 0:35 | Hakim Hart made Layup. | 48 - 67 |
| 2nd 0:52 | Chol Marial Defensive Rebound. | 46 - 67 |
Statistics
 MD |
 CLEM |
|
|---|---|---|
| 20-50 | FG | 26-58 |
| 40 | Field Goal % | 45 |
| 6-18 | 3PT | 9-20 |
| 33 | Three Point % | 45 |
| 5-11 | FT | 6-8 |
| 45 | Free Throw % | 75 |
| 33 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 8 | Offensive Rebounds | 9 |
| 25 | Defensive Rebounds | 24 |
| 12 | Assists | 8 |
| 5 | Steals | 8 |
| 5 | Blocks | 2 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 9 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 15 | Total Turnovers | 9 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Points Off Turnovers | 0 |
| 0 | Fast Break Points | 0 |
| 0 | Points in Paint | 0 |
| 13 | Fouls | 13 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 25 |
Game Information
Location: Clemson, SC
Attendance: 1,876 | Capacity:
2025-26 Big Ten Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 19-1 | - | 37-3 |
| Nebraska | 15-5 | 4 | 28-7 |
| Michigan State | 15-5 | 4 | 27-8 |
| Illinois | 15-5 | 4 | 28-9 |
| Wisconsin | 14-6 | 5 | 24-11 |
| Purdue | 13-7 | 6 | 30-9 |
| UCLA | 13-7 | 6 | 24-12 |
| Ohio State | 12-8 | 7 | 21-13 |
| Iowa | 10-10 | 9 | 24-13 |
| Indiana | 9-11 | 10 | 18-14 |
| Minnesota | 8-12 | 11 | 15-18 |
| USC | 7-13 | 12 | 18-14 |
| Washington | 7-13 | 12 | 16-17 |
| Rutgers | 6-14 | 13 | 14-20 |
| Northwestern | 5-15 | 14 | 15-19 |
| Oregon | 5-15 | 14 | 12-20 |
| Maryland | 4-16 | 15 | 12-21 |
| Penn State | 3-17 | 16 | 12-20 |
2025-26 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 17-1 | - | 35-3 |
| Virginia | 15-3 | 2 | 30-6 |
| Miami | 13-5 | 4 | 26-9 |
| North Carolina | 12-6 | 5 | 24-9 |
| Clemson | 12-6 | 5 | 24-11 |
| Louisville | 11-7 | 6 | 24-11 |
| NC State | 10-8 | 7 | 20-14 |
| Florida State | 10-8 | 7 | 18-15 |
| California | 9-9 | 8 | 22-12 |
| Stanford | 9-9 | 8 | 20-13 |
| Virginia Tech | 8-10 | 9 | 19-13 |
| SMU | 8-10 | 9 | 20-14 |
| Wake Forest | 7-11 | 10 | 18-17 |
| Syracuse | 6-12 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-13 | 12 | 13-20 |
| Notre Dame | 4-14 | 13 | 13-18 |
| Boston College | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-16 | 15 | 11-20 |