Oakland overcame a 20-point deficit to defeat Clemson in the NIT on Tuesday, 74-69. The Tigers ended their season with a 17-16 record.
Senior forward Jaron Blossomgame ended his career by joining the top five scorers in Clemson history, posting a game-high 24 points to pass Trevor Booker in the record books. Blossomgame and Shelton Mitchell (13) were the only double-figure scorers for the Tigers, who struggled to 27 percent shooting in the second half after a sizzling first half.
Martez Walker and Sherron Dorsey-Walker combined for 44 to lead Oakland (25-8). The Golden Grizzlies advance to the next round of the NIT, and will play the winner of the game between Alabama and Richmond.