Miami ends two-game skid, rides aggressive performances from Isaiah Wong and Anthony Walker
Senior guard Elijah Olaniyi (4) attempts to pass the ball away from Jacksonville forward Zameron Boozer (30) during the first half at Watsco Center on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020. Photo credit: Jasen Vinlove/USA TODAY Sports/ACC
Sophomores Isaiah Wong and Anthony Walker combined for 43 points as the Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team won their final non-conference matchup of the season against Jacksonville, 73-64, on Saturday afternoon at the Watsco Center.
The Hurricanes (4-2, 0-1 ACC) earned their fourth win of the season in part due to the 12-point performance of freshman guard Earl Timberlake, a former four-star recruit who made his UM debut after being sidelined with multiple ankle injuries in the team’s first five games.
BLACKSBURG, Va. In their first ACC contest of the season, No. 24 Clemson took on Virginia Tech in a defensive battle at Cassell Coliseum. The Tigers mounted a second-half comeback on Tuesday but ultimately came up short, with the Hokies winning 66-60 and handing Clemson its first loss.
Clemson (5-1, 0-1) connected on 10 3-pointers and finished with an overall shooting percentage of 38.0. Virginia Tech (5-1, 1-0) shot 40.9 percent from the floor and made the most of its trips to the charity stripe by making 25-of-31 free throws. The Tigers forced 17 turnovers, which led to 11 points being scored, and pulled off seven steals. They also grabbed 25 rebounds, tallied 10 assists and blocked six shots. The Hokies pulled down 33 rebounds and scored 24 points in the paint.