GREENVILLE — With 8:10 to play on Saturday, Florida State and Clemson were in a deadlocked at 54. Then the Tigers got hot.
Siddy Djitte hit two free throws, Donte Grantham finger rolled a layup and Jordan Roper drained a three-pointer. Just like that, the Tigers were up seven points. Clemson extended it to seven points and then hung on for a 84-75 victory at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
Jordan Roper led Clemson with 23 points, while Sidy Djitte and Avery Holmes added 14 and 15 points respectively. Blossomgame had 10 points and nine rebounds. Roper had a career-high seven three pointers and was 7-11 from the field, including 7-10 from behind the arc.