Clemson Women Upset No. 9 Duke 53-51; Men Fall to FSU

CLEMSON, S.C. Hannah Kohn drained a game-winning 3-pointer from the top of the key with 3.1 seconds remaining Sunday, propelling the Clemson women's basketball team to a 53-51 upset victory over No. 9 Duke and snapping the Blue Devils' 17-game winning streak.

The thrilling finish at Littlejohn Coliseum marked Clemson's first win against an AP Top 10 opponent since defeating No. 7 Virginia Tech in 2022. For the Tigers, who improved to 19-9 overall and 10-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, the Quad 1 victory provided a significant boost to their NCAA Tournament resume. Entering the weekend as one of the last teams projected on the bubble, Clemson now stands a stronger chance for an at-large bid under second-year coach Shawn Poppie.

Demeara Hinds led Clemson with 13 points, while Taylor Johnson-Matthews and Mia Moore each contributed 11. Kohn's shot was her only points of the game, coming after she had missed her previous four attempts. The Tigers made four of their final five field goals in a decisive late surge, including Moore's 3-point play with 3:24 left that gave Clemson a 44-43 lead. Johnson-Matthews followed with another 3-pointer to extend the advantage to four points.