FSU tops slumping Clemson for third straight victory

Robert McCray V's 29 points lead Florida State to a 70-65 win over host Clemson in ACC play.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Robert McCray V scored a season-high 29 points, including 22 in the second half, to lead Florida State to a 70-65 victory over host Clemson in an Atlantic Coast Conference game on Saturday. The Seminoles won their third straight game and sixth in the past seven, while the Tigers lost their fourth consecutive contest.

Why it matters

The win helps Florida State get back to .500 in ACC play after a slow start, while Clemson's recent struggles have dropped them to 10-5 in conference action.

The details

McCray made 10 of 19 shots, including four 3-pointers, and added six rebounds and three assists. Lajae Jones added 13 points for the Seminoles, who shot 50% from the field and 10-of-24 from 3-point range. Clemson was led by Ace Buckner's 15 points off the bench, while Dillon Hunter and RJ Godfrey each scored 13 points.

  • The game was played on Saturday afternoon.

The players

Robert McCray V

A Florida State player who scored a season-high 29 points, including 22 in the second half, to lead his team to victory.

Lajae Jones

A Florida State player who scored 13 points in the game.

Ace Buckner

A Clemson player who led his team with 15 points off the bench.

Dillon Hunter

A Clemson player who scored 13 points in the game.

RJ Godfrey

A Clemson player who scored 12 points in the game.

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The takeaway

Florida State's win over slumping Clemson keeps the Seminoles in the hunt in the ACC, while the Tigers' recent struggles have dropped them down the conference standings.