Memphis Tigers @ Clemson Tigers
Hunter's 3-point shooting leads Memphis to 87-82 OT win at No. 16 Clemson
CLEMSON, S.C. -- — Tyrese Hunter had 23 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer with 59.3 seconds left in overtime, as Memphis rallied past No. 16 Clemson 87-82 on Saturday.
Hunter had seven of Memphis' 12 3s, including two critical baskets from the behind the arc in the extra period.
Memphis (8-2) trailed 69-63 with 2:22 to go on Ian Schieffelin's layup. But it finished the second half with a 9-3 run to force the extra period.
Clemson's Chase Hunter missed a long-distance shot at the end of regulation.
Clemson (8-2) was ahead 78-77 when Hunter struck with the first of his two 3-pointers in overtime. After Clemson moved back in front for a final time, 81-80, Hunter took a pass from PJ Haggerty for an open three.
Colby Rogers added 22 points off four 3-pointers for Memphis.
Viktor Lakhin had 23 points and 11 rebounds to lead Clemson. Hunter and Schieffelin had 17 points each.
Memphis: The team was coming off a loss at home to Arkansas State that dropped it from the national rankings. Expect a quick leap back in after winning at Clemson.
Clemson: The Tigers struggled to find Schieffelin in good positions down low in the second half and overtime as it lost for the first time this season as a ranked team.
After Chase Hunter's 3-pointer with 1:04 left put Clemson ahead 72-67, Rogers quickly answered back for Memphis with a three of his own.
Memphis shot 52% overall and 48% from 3-point range after Clemson had been allowing opponents just 40% shooting from the field and 30% shooting from long distance.
Memphis plays a second ACC opponent at Virginia on Wednesday night.
Clemson takes on state rival South Carolina on Tuesday night.
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Game Information
Clemson, SC

Referee:Ron Groover
Referee:A.J. Desai
Referee:Vladimir Voyard-Tadal

2025-26 Standings
| American ConferenceAmerican Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida | 15-3 | - | 25-9 |
| Tulsa | 13-5 | 2 | 30-8 |
| Wichita State | 13-5 | 2 | 24-12 |
| UAB | 11-7 | 4 | 20-12 |
| North Texas | 9-9 | 6 | 19-14 |
| Florida Atlantic | 9-9 | 6 | 18-15 |
| Charlotte | 9-9 | 6 | 17-17 |
| Tulane | 8-10 | 7 | 18-15 |
| Temple | 8-10 | 7 | 16-16 |
| Memphis | 8-10 | 7 | 13-19 |
| Rice | 7-11 | 8 | 13-18 |
| East Carolina | 6-12 | 9 | 11-20 |
| UTSA | 1-17 | 14 | 5-25 |
| Atlantic Coast ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 17-1 | - | 35-3 |
| Virginia | 15-3 | 2 | 30-6 |
| Miami | 13-5 | 4 | 26-9 |
| North Carolina | 12-6 | 5 | 24-9 |
| Clemson | 12-6 | 5 | 24-11 |
| Louisville | 11-7 | 6 | 24-11 |
| NC State | 10-8 | 7 | 20-14 |
| Florida State | 10-8 | 7 | 18-15 |
| California | 9-9 | 8 | 22-12 |
| Stanford | 9-9 | 8 | 20-13 |
| Virginia Tech | 8-10 | 9 | 19-13 |
| SMU | 8-10 | 9 | 20-14 |
| Wake Forest | 7-11 | 10 | 18-17 |
| Syracuse | 6-12 | 11 | 15-17 |
| Pittsburgh | 5-13 | 12 | 13-20 |
| Notre Dame | 4-14 | 13 | 13-18 |
| Boston College | 4-14 | 13 | 11-20 |
| Georgia Tech | 2-16 | 15 | 11-20 |
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