Clemson narrowly missed out on a visit to the ACC title recreation on Friday night time, and so they could have someplace to level the finger.
The Tigers trailed Louisville, ranked tenth and thirteenth, respectively, 33-28 on the half on Friday in Charlotte, and each groups headed to the locker room.
There was only one drawback, although: Clemson’s locker room would not open.
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The Clemson Tigers bench with a dejected look late through the second half in opposition to the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Heart. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photographs)
The gamers have been locked out for a number of minutes, and head coach Brad Brownell needed to deal with his workforce from the halls of Spectrum Heart.
Brownell stated that nothing like that had ever occurred “at this level.”
“It’s disappointing, obviously,” he added.
An ACC spokesperson stated it’s unclear how the door, which locks from the within, wound up getting locked. The convention posts a safety guard outdoors each locker room for each recreation, and there had by no means been any incidents reported earlier than.
Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell reacts within the first half at Spectrum Heart. (Bob Donnan-Imagn Photographs)
The ACC did add two minutes to halftime, nevertheless it appeared obvious that Clemson was not less than a bit flustered to begin the second half. They finally fell behind by 15 after going greater than six minutes with no subject aim.
The Tigers lastly obtained some momentum and lower the result in two with a livid rally and had an opportunity to take the lead after Louisville was known as for a shot clock violation.
However James Scott blocked Hunter’s drive after switching off his man, Chucky Hepburn made one among two free throws with six seconds left to make a three-point recreation, and Chase Hunter’s leaning three-point shot from 25 toes on the buzzer missed.
Clemson Tigers head coach Brad Brownell through the second half in opposition to the Louisville Cardinals at Spectrum Heart. (Jim Dedmon-Imagn Photographs)
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Terrence Edwards scored 21 factors, J’Vonne Hadley added 20 factors and 9 rebounds for the Cardinals. They must go in opposition to top-ranked Duke, who squeaked by longtime rival UNC within the semifinal with out Cooper Flagg with a view to get their first convention title.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
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