Clemson finishes strong to power past Virginia Tech

Chauncey Wiggins reached double-figure scoring in the first half. (Photo: Peter Casey / USATODAY) Clemson finishes strong to power past Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech appeared to infect the Tigers with a second-half sickness, but a late offensive surge was the cure to that ailment.

Clemson entered Blacksburg with its top scorer battling the flu, but Chauncey Wiggins helped pick up the slack as the Tigers cruised by Virginia Tech, 72-57

Their winning ways continue, making it five straight in ACC play with a week off coming.

Chase Hunter’s near absence stems from the flu bug that has circulated Brad Brownell’s team, and the sixth-year guard was up next in a string of changes to the lineup. He played…