Ace Buckner scores 26 as Clemson holds off American, 82-73
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Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Clemson defeated American 82-73 in a college basketball matchup on November 6. Ace Buckner led the Tigers with 26 points, shooting 9-for-14 from the field and 5-for-8 from three-point range. Liutaras Lelevicius contributed a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Despite an early lead from American, Clemson took control with Lelevicius's three-pointer with 6:14 remaining and did not give up the lead. The Tigers improved their record against American to 2-0, continuing a winning streak against Patriot League foes. Clemson will host North Dakota next on November 9, while American travels to face Drexel on November 10.
- •Clemson scores 82 points to defeat American 73.
- •Buckner leads Clemson with a season-high 26 points.
- •Lelevicius records 17 points and 10 rebounds for a double-double.
- •Clemson has never lost to a current Patriot League opponent in 14 attempts.
- •Next, Clemson plays North Dakota on November 9.
- 2:36 AMYahoo Sports — Ace Buckner scores 26 to lead Clemson over American 82-73
"(AP) — Ace Buckner scored 26 points, Liutaras Lelevicius had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Clemson escaped American 82-73 on Friday night.Buckner, one of just seven returners from last season, was 9-of-14 from the field and 5-for-8 from deep for the Tigers, and added six assistsDylan Faulkner had 12 points and Cole Certa had 10 for the Tigers, who only led by as many as 14 points down the stretch.
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