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No. 19 Clemson Routs Stunned Alabama 87-61

Crimson Tide suffer worst loss since 2000 as defense crumbles

By Katherine Thompson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jan 2, 2008 12:31 AM CST
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(Newser) – The Alabama Crimson Tide collapsed utterly in the second half of tonight's game against Clemson, allowing the Tigers to go on a 17-4 run en route to an 87-61 thumping. Clemson led by as many as 31 points, fueled by 58% shooting after intermission and a perfect free-throw record, reports the AP.

Trevor Booker and James Mays each added 18 points to the Clemson rout, with Terrence Oglesby adding 17 from the bench. The win brings the Tigers to a 12-1 record, which includes seven victories against eight SEC teams. Alabama, which relinquished a six-game win streak, now stands at 10-4.

Clemson's James Mays (40) goes up for a shot around Alabama defender Richard Hendrix (35) in the first half of a basketball game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Clemson's James Mays (40) goes up for a shot around Alabama defender Richard Hendrix (35) in the first half of a basketball game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Butch...   (Associated Press)
Clemson's Trevor Booker, right, tries to block a shot from Alabama's Richard Hendrix in the second half of a basketball game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Clemson's Trevor Booker, right, tries to block a shot from Alabama's Richard Hendrix in the second half of a basketball game at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Butch...   (Associated Press)
Clemson's Trevor Booker (35) dunks in the first half of a basketball game against Alabama at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Clemson's Trevor Booker (35) dunks in the first half of a basketball game against Alabama at Coleman Coliseum in Tuscaloosa Ala. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)   (Associated Press)
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