Clemson Edges Stanford in Late-Night Thriller

No. 20 Tigers hold on for narrow victory in West Coast matchup

Feb. 5, 2026 at 2:39am

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The No. 20 Clemson Tigers squeezed out a 66-64 win over Stanford in a late-night showdown to kick off their West Coast road trip. The game came down to the wire, with Clemson narrowly holding on for the victory.

Why it matters

This close win on the road against a tough Stanford team is an important early-season test for the Tigers as they look to build momentum and make a push for the NCAA Tournament later in the year.

The details

Clemson led for much of the game, but Stanford made a late surge to make it a close finish. The Tigers were able to hold on in the final minutes to secure the 66-64 victory and start their West Coast swing on a high note.

  • The game took place on February 5, 2026.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The No. 20 ranked college basketball team from Clemson, South Carolina.

Stanford Cardinal

The college basketball team from Stanford University in California.

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What’s next

Clemson will look to build on this win as they continue their West Coast road trip, facing off against other tough opponents in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This close victory on the road shows the resilience of the Clemson Tigers as they look to make a strong push in the second half of the season and secure a spot in the NCAA Tournament.