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Clemson Edges Out Stanford in Late-Night Thriller
Tigers remain in second place in ACC standings with 13th straight conference road win
Feb. 4, 2026 at 11:47pm
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The No. 20 Clemson Tigers defeated the Stanford Cardinal 66-64 in a late-night showdown on the West Coast. Led by 16 points off the bench from Nick Davidson and 11 from Ace Buckner, Clemson held off a late Stanford comeback to secure the victory and remain in second place in the ACC standings.
Why it matters
This win keeps Clemson in contention for the ACC title, as they continue their impressive road winning streak in conference play. The Tigers have now won 13 straight ACC road games, showcasing their ability to win tough games away from home.
The details
Clemson went nearly five minutes without a field goal towards the end of the first half, allowing Stanford to take a 32-30 lead at the break. However, the Tigers responded in the second half, going on a 12-3 run to reclaim the lead. Stanford would tie it up at 58-58, but Clemson was able to pull ahead late and seal the victory with free throws.
- The game tipped off at 10 p.m. ET.
- Clemson's 13th consecutive ACC road win.
The players
Nick Davidson
Clemson reserve who scored 16 points off the bench.
Ace Buckner
Clemson reserve guard who scored 11 points.
Ebuka Okorie
Stanford's leading scorer who had 18 points but missed a key 3-pointer late.
Aidan Cammann
Stanford player who scored a game-high 19 points.
Chase Thompson
Clemson freshman forward who scored 10 points after averaging just 1 point per game in the previous 9 games.
What’s next
Clemson remains on the West Coast to face Cal on February 7th at 8 p.m. ET. The Golden Bears are coming off back-to-back ACC wins and will look to hand the Tigers their second loss of the season.
The takeaway
Clemson's ability to grind out a tough road win against a scrappy Stanford team showcases their resilience and depth. The Tigers' 13th straight ACC road victory demonstrates their status as a legitimate conference title contender.
