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Clemson's Joe Girard restrained from confronting official at Duke

DURHAM, N.C. -- Clemson guard Joe Girard III tried to go after an official postgame before he was held back in the emotional aftermath of the Tigers' 72-71 loss at Duke on Saturday.

The Blue Devils, down by one, had the ball with 7.4 seconds to play when Tyrese Proctor drove down the court and drew a foul. He hit both free throws to give Duke a one-point lead with one second to play. Girard threw a full-court pass to Clemson star PJ Hall, who appeared to collide with Duke's Mark Mitchell before he fumbled the ball, which sealed the win for the Blue Devils.