Clemson completes series sweep of Seminoles

First time since 2002

Clemson held its own down the stretch to record an impressive, 73-68, win over the No. 21 Florida State Thursday at Littlejohn Coliseum in Clemson.

The Tigers (16-9, 7-5 ACC) were braced by several critical shots in the final minutes to come away with the victory and secure their first season-sweep of the Seminoles since 2002.

“We got better today and that’s what we always talk about in the locker room,” said head coach Amanda Butler. “We had a great deal of fight and composure down the stretch and performed well at the free-throw line, which is really important for us.”

Clemson shot 55 percent on the night and limited Florida State to 38 percent shooting by way of solid…