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11/17 23:32 CST Clemson line-up rearrangement sparks Tigers to 81-61 win over
North Alabama
Clemson line-up rearrangement sparks Tigers to 81-61 win over North Alabama
CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) --- Reserves RJ Godfrey and Zac Foster scored 16 and 14
points, respectively, and Clemson beat North Alabama 81-61 on Monday night.
Carter Welling scored 13 points and Jake Wahlin grabbed 11 rebounds for the
Tigers (4-1).
Tigers coach Brad Brownell rearranged the starting lineup, playing guard Ace
Buckner and Welling in place of guard Jestin Porter and Godfrey. The move led
to 44 bench points for Clemson
Kevin de Kovachich scored 12 points and Donte Bacchus 10 for the Lions (2-3).
De Kovachich's layup with 17:13 left to play gave North Alabama its last lead
at 5-4. Clemson built a 21-11 lead midway through the first half and stayed in
control the rest of the way.
Clemson led 45-22 at halftime. North Alabama outscored the Tigers 39-36 after
intermission.
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