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Clemson Tigers VS. Rutgers Scarlet Knights

Recap: Clemson vs. Rutgers

Clemson, SC (SportsNetwork.com) - Junior Etou led all scorers with 20 points, as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights came from behind to defeat the Clemson Tigers, 69-64, in non-conference action at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Etou shot 7-of-12 from the field for Rutgers (4-3), which has won two of three. Kadeem Jack netted 15 points, Myles Mack tallied 12 points and eight assists and Greg Lewis added 11 points.

For Clemson (4-3), Damarcus Harrison put up 15 points, Jaron Blossomgame logged a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds, Rod Hall and Donte Grantham chipped in 10 points apiece and Landry Nnoko contributed eight points and 10 rebounds.

Clemson shot just 40.7 percent from the field in the first half, while Rutgers wasn't much better at 38.2 percent. The teams went into halftime tied at 33-33.

The Tigers took a seven-point lead with under eight minutes to play, but the Scarlet Knights took control down the stretch by finishing the game on a 21-9 run. Rutgers sealed the victory in the final 32 seconds by shooting 7-of-8 at the foul line.

Clemson committed just 12 turnovers, but Rutgers did an even better job of taking care of the ball with only three giveaways.