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Clemson Shocks No. 7 Duke in ACC Semis

Illinois continues surprise run, Georgia beats Kentucky in OT

By Mitch Pritchard,  Newser User

Posted Mar 15, 2008 8:45 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Clemson had lost 22 straight to No. 7 Duke and hadn't reached a conference tournament final in 46 years, but none of that matters now, as the Tigers beat the Blue Devils 78-74 in the ACC semifinals today, reports the Associated Press. Clemson, which was led by Trevor Booker's 18 points, will play North Carolina tomorrow. In other NCAA basketball action:

  • Tenth-seeded Illinois became the lowest seed since 1999 to reach the Big Ten championship game with a 54-50 win over Minnesota. Illinois, which plays Wisconsin in the final, was led by Shaun Pruitt's 16 points.
  • Terrance Woodbury scored 17 points and Zac Swansey had five points in overtime as Georgia beat Kentucky in the quarterfinals of the SEC. Georgia plays Mississippi State in the semis tonight.

Clemson's Trevor Booker (35) reacts during the second half of Clemson's 78-74 win over Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference basketball tournament today.
Clemson's Trevor Booker (35) reacts during the second half of Clemson's 78-74 win over Duke in the Atlantic Coast Conference basketball tournament today.   (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Illinois forward Brian Randle (42) tries to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half of a semifinal against Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference tournament today.
Illinois forward Brian Randle (42) tries to save a ball from going out of bounds during the second half of a semifinal against Minnesota in the Big Ten Conference tournament today.   (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia guard Zac Swansey celebrates after hitting the game-winning shot in overtime against Kentucky in a Southeastern Conference tournament basketball game today. Georgia defeated Kentucky 60-56.
Georgia guard Zac Swansey celebrates after hitting the game-winning shot in overtime against Kentucky in a Southeastern Conference tournament basketball game today. Georgia defeated Kentucky 60-56.   (AP Photo/Dave Martin)
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Illinois 54 Minnesota 50
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Georgia 60 Kentucky 56
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