Clemson heading to Sweet 16 as upset extends Baylor’s March Madness struggles

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Chase Hunter had 20 points and six assists, and No. 6 seed Clemson held off third-seeded Baylor for a 72-64 victory in the second round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday.

The Tigers advanced to the Sweet 16 for the second time in coach Brad Brownell’s 14 seasons.

Clemson Tigers guard Joseph Girard III (11) celebrates in the second half against the Baylor Bears on Sunday. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con

They also made it in 2018, when they lost to Kansas in the third round.

Joseph Girard III scored 13 points for the Tigers (23-11), and Ian Schieffelin and PJ Hall each had 11.

Ja’Kobe Walter #4 and Yves Missi #21 of the Baylor Bears react after their team was defeated by Clemson on Sunday. Getty Images

Next up for Clemson is No. 2 seed in Arizona in the West Region semifinals in Los Angeles.

The Wildcats advanced with a 78-68 victory over Dayton on Saturday.

Clemson Tigers forward Ian Schieffelin (4) reacts after a play against the Baylor Bears in the second half in the second round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament in Sunday. Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

RayJ Dennis led Baylor with 27 points, including 21 in the second half. Ja’Kobe Walter added 20 points, but the Bears (24-11) lost in the second round of the NCAA tourney for the third straight year.

Baylor went 16 for 26 at the foul line, compared to 20 for 24 for Clemson.

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