CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) – Seth Allen scored 15 of his 17 points in the second half as hot-shooting Virginia Tech held off Clemson 82-81 on Sunday, sending the Tigers to their sixth straight Atlantic Coast Conference loss.
The Hokies (15-4, 4-3 ACC) shot 60.9 percent (14 of 23) in the second half and 54.7 percent overall to win for the third time in the past four games. Allen made five of his six shots – including three 3-pointers – in the final 20 minutes and had a critical steal with 90 seconds left to keep Virginia Tech out front.
The Tigers (11-8, 1-6) appeared to take the lead down 70-69 as Jaron Blossomgame’s shot with 3:48 left was rolling around and ready to fall in when teammate Sidy Djitte, attempting a tip in, knocked it away.
Chris Clarke soon followed with a three-point play and Allen hit a crushing 3-pointer with 29 seconds left to seal things for the Hokies.
