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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The No. 13 Clemson Tigers (24-5, 16-2 ACC) used a second-half surge to defeat the Virginia Cavaliers (14-15, 7-11 ACC) on Saturday afternoon (March 1) at John Paul Jones Arena. In a Senior Day ceremony before the game, the Cavaliers honored guards Taine Murray and Bryce Walker, along with managers Christian Shiels and Isaiah Stanfield.

After shooting 39.3 percent (11 of 28) in the first half, the Tigers bounced back with a 55.6 percent (15 of 27) shooting mark in the second. Clemson tallied 28 of their 48 total points in the paint and outrebounded the Cavaliers 28-10 during the second half. Clemson forward Ian Schieffelin finished with game highs in points (21) and rebounds (13).

The Cavaliers shot 42.3 percent (22 of 52) in the contest. Isaac McKneely (16 points, 5-13 FG, 4 3FG), Andrew Rohde (12 points, 5-9 FG, 5 assists) and Dai Dai Ames (12 points, 5-10 FG) reached double figures for UVA. With his 12 points, Ames has now extended his double figure point streak to eight games.

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Virginia hosts Florida State on Tuesday, March 4. Tipoff at John Paul Jones Arena is set for 9 p.m. on ACC Network and coverage on WINA begins at 8p.m.