Clemson Continues Late Run

Continuing its late bid for an NCAA tournament appearance, Clemson held Florida State without a field goal for more than 14 minutes Sunday and only two in the first half, handing the Seminoles their worst home loss in history, 78-49, at Tallahassee, Fla.

Tony Christie scored a career-high 19 points and Greg Buckner added 16 for Clemson.

Clemson, 15-10 overall and 5-7 in the Atlantic Coast Conference, led, 42-17, at halftime on its way to its third straight victory by 25 points or more.

Florida State (16-10, 5-8) played without starters Terrell Baker and Randell Jackson.

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