CLEMSON – Clemson entered Wednesday's contest riding a three-game losing streak and needed a big game from senior Aamir Simms if it wanted to break that streak. Simms scored a game-high 16 points, grabbed nine rebounds, and dished out four assists as Clemson defeated No. 25 Louisville 54-50 at Littlejohn Coliseum.
Clemson improves to 10-4 overall and 4-4 in the ACC, while Louisville falls to 10-4 overall and 5-3 in the league.
Al-Amir Dawes added 15 points for the Tigers, including 12 in a big second half. Hunter Tyson added 10 points as the only other player in double figures.