MEMPHIS – The Round of 32 awaits.
Chase Hunter scored 21 points and the Tigers scored 38 points in the paint as No. 6-seed Clemson defeated No. 11-seed New Mexico 77-56 at the FedExForum Friday afternoon to advance to the Round of 32.
Clemson will play No. 3 Baylor on Sunday at the FedExForum (time to be announced). The Bears defeated No. 14 Colgate 92-67 in the first game of the day. Clemson improves to 22-11, while New Mexico’s season ends at 26-10.
Ian Schieffelin scored 16 and grabbed 12 rebounds for his 10th double-double of the season.