South Carolina Gamecocks 61, Clemson Tigers 68
NCAA Men's · 2025-12-16 · Winner: Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers defeated South Carolina Gamecocks 68–61 on 2025-12-16 in NCAA Men's play, a 7-point result. A 15-0 home team run ending at H1 9:17 swung win probability 35% → 87%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why South Carolina Gamecocks lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina Gamecocks | 27 | 34 | 61 |
| Clemson Tigers | 34 | 34 | 68 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 15-0 home team run ending at H1 9:17 swung win probability 35% → 87%.
Why South Carolina Gamecocks lost
- Lost H1 27-34 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 15-0 run ending at H1 9:17 (win probability 35% → 87% for the home side).
- Shot 41.2% eFG vs a 50.3% season average - a cold night.
- Lost the turnover battle 14-8.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 15–0 | H1 9:17 | 35% → 87% |