Clemson (Team USA) beat Germany 76-74 Monday in the Medal Round Quarterfinals of the World University Games in Naples, Italy.
The Tigers, who trailed by nine points at halftime, advance to the semifinals on Tuesday.
Clemson got back-to-back threes from John Newman and Nick Honor to grab a 65-61 lead late in the fourth period.
Clemson trailed Germany by nine points, 42-33, at the break, as Tevin Mack kept the Tigers’ close with 10 first-half points.
The Tigers opened the third period on a 7-0 run to cut the lead to two points and then eventually took the lead before the end of the period.