UVa Shifts Focus to Maryland (Saturday, February 18-1PM)

 Virginia takes on Maryland this Saturday in an ACC matchup

 

CLEMSON, S.C.-Guards Andre Young and Tanner Smith each scored 13 points, and forward/center Devin Booker had 10 points to lead Clemson to a 60-48 victory over Virginia Tuesday night (Feb. 14) in an Atlantic Coast Conference men's basketball game at Littlejohn Coliseum.

Junior guard Jontel Evans scored a game-high 17 points to lead UVa and senior forward Mike Scott added 13 points and eight rebounds for the Cavaliers. Evans' 17 points tied his career high.

The victory improves Clemson's overall record to 13-12 and the Tigers are now 5-6 in the ACC. 
The loss drops Virginia's overall record to 19-6 and the Cavaliers are 6-5 in the ACC. In this week's national rankings, Virginia is ranked 22nd in both The Associated Press poll and the ESPN/USA Today Coaches poll.

Virginia returns to action on Saturday (Feb. 18) when the Cavaliers host Maryland at John Paul Jones Arena. That game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and will be televised by the ACC Network.