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March Madness - Clemson Downs New Mexico 77-56 - Match Report

Clemson blew out New Mexico on Friday, running up the score in a 77-56 win at FedExForum.

Clemson was a +1.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.

Chase Hunter had 21 points for Clemson and Ian Schieffelin chipped in with 16 points. Chase Hunter had 6 assists for them, while Ian Schieffelin was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.

New Mexico got 14 points from Nelly Junior Joseph in a losing cause and another 12 points from Jaelen House. Jaelen House contributed 2 assists for them, while Nelly Junior Joseph had 12 rebounds.

Clemson was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

New Mexico won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 39-38.