Miami connected on 75 percent of its second half shots, which allowed the Hurricanes to cruise past No. 16 Clemson, 95-82, Wednesday night at the Watsco Center in Coral Gables, Fla.

Led by Nijel Pack’s game-high 25 points, Miami outscored the Tigers 60-41 in the final 20 minutes. The Hurricanes also got 23 points from Matthew Cleveland and Norchad Omier, who made his last four shots.

The Tigers were led by Joe Girard’s 18 points and five assists, while PJ Hall added 17 points and six rebounds. Chase Hunter scored 16 points and had three assists, while Ian Schieffelin recorded another double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Overall, Clemson shot the ball well. The Tigers connected on 46 percent of their shots, was a perfect 9-for-9 from the foul line and 11 of 30 (37 percent) from behind the three-point line.

However, Clemson could not get the necessary stops, as the Hurricanes blew open the game in the second half.

THE TAKEAWAY

The Hurricanes (11-2, 2-0 ACC) shot lights out in the second half. They made 75 percent of their second half shots, while also making 14 of 15 shots from the free throw line. Seven second half turnovers also did not help the Tigers’ cause.

IMPLICATIONS

The loss was Clemson’s first in league play, as the Tigers fell to 1-1 in the ACC and 11-2 overall. It also marked Clemson’s second straight road loss. The Tigers lost at Memphis on Dec. 16.

MVP

Miami’s Nijel Pack scored a game-high 25 points, including 20 in the second half when he was 6-for-6 from the field and 6-for-6 from the foul line.

TIDBITS

Miami made 18 of its last 22 shots, a 17-minute stretch in the second half. The Hurricanes had a 13-2 advantage in fastbreak points during the last 20 minutes.

UP NEXT

Clemson returns to Littlejohn Coliseum on Saturday and will host No. 8 North Carolina at noon.