The Clemson Tigers showed their might as they took down the Florida A&M Rattlers with an impressive display of skill and teamwork. The final score was a convincing 86-58 in favor of the Tigers, who secured their fourth consecutive victory.
Chase Hunter was on top of his game as he scored a game-high 16 points, including several crucial shots that helped to break down the Rattlers' defense. Ian Schieffelin also had a standout performance, hauling in a whopping 15 rebounds as the Tigers outpaced their opponents in almost every aspect of the game.
The first half was a closely contested affair, with the Rattlers going toe-to-toe with the Tigers and only trailing by a narrow margin at halftime. However, the Tigers made some key adjustments during the break and came out with renewed energy and determination in the second half.
As the second half got underway, the Tigers began to find their groove and started to pull away from the Rattlers. Hunter's hot shooting was a major factor, as he knocked down several shots from beyond the three-point line to stretch the Tigers' lead.
Meanwhile, Schieffelin was controlling the paint and hauling in rebounds like they were going out of style. His phenomenal effort on the glass helped to limit the Rattlers' second-chance opportunities and allowed the Tigers to dominate possession throughout the second half.
The Rattlers struggled to keep pace with the Tigers' blistering second-half offense, and their defense was unable to cope with the onslaught of shots from Hunter and company. As the final buzzer sounded, the Tigers were celebrating a commanding 28-point victory.
The win improves the Tigers' record to 7-1 on the season, and they will be looking to keep their momentum going in their next game. For the Rattlers, the loss was a tough pill to swallow, but they will be hoping to bounce back with a stronger performance in their next contest.