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Duke And Clemson Are Matching Up Today In Durham

Last season Duke traveled to Clemson South Carolina to matchup with Clemson on Tuesday January 14, 2020!

Where?

On the hardwood!

In that game Duke suffered a 72-79 loss at Littlejohn Coliseum!

Why?

Duke’s defense ball control and free throws betrayed them. Clemson shot 56.6%, far better than anyone else against Duke this season. Duke also turned the ball over 15 times and made just 10 of 20 free throws. “according to an article on goduke.com”

While Clemson won the game by a score 79-72!

Why?

Clemson (9-7, 3-3) controlled the pace of the game throughout, shooting 56.6 percent from the floor and forcing 15 turnovers. Clemson outrebounded the Blue Devils (15-2, 5-1) 35-27 and also scored 38 points in the paint as compared to Duke’s 34 points in the paint. Both teams knocked down eight 3-pointers and shot 50 percent from the free throw line, but Clemson was able to stave off Duke via its efficient shooting from the field. “according to an article on clemsontigers.com”

Today Duke and Clemson are matching up in Durham North Carolina on the hardwood where Duke is going to look to avenge last seasons loss to Clemson in Clemson South Carolina while Clemson is going be looking for another win over Duke!

Where?

Durham North Carolina!

Duke comes into the game with a record of 6-5 while they’re 4-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference!

Why?

Because they snapped their three game losing streak last time out!

When?

Tuesday night when they hosted and defeated Georgia Tech by a score of 75-68 in Durham North Carolina where Jalen Johnson converted a pair of three-point plays and Duke hit key free throws in the final minutes to pull away from Georgia Tech. “according to an article on goduke.com” while Clemson meanwhile comes into the game with a record of 10-4 while they’re 4-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and eighth in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings. :"according to theacc.com/standings”

Why?

Because they topped Louisville by a score of 54-50!

When?

Wednesday January 27, 2021!

Where?

Clemson South Carolina!

Why?

Because Clemson strung together a 12-4 run from the 7:56 mark of the second half to the 2:51 mark, Clemson turned a 37-37 tie into a 49-41 lead and proceeded to beat No. 25 Louisville. “according to an article on clemsontigers.com”

Tip off is set for 12:00pm from Cameron Indoor Stadium!

The game is going to be televised on ESPN2!