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THE GAME EVERYONE WAS TALKING ABOUT (SORT OF)
Man, I’m Getting Sick of Orange
Clemson 79, Miami (FL) 69
Orange and purple. Orange and green. Thank God neither of these teams were wearing their alternate jerseys, or I would have spent most of the game wondering if I had accidentally taken acid and vomited all over my television. (Because that’s what acid does, friends. You get sick, but even the sickness is trippy.)
Clemson led by as much as 21 in the first half, but managed to fall behind with seven minutes to go in the game. Efficient shooting (over 50% from the floor, over 60% from deep) and solid defense allowed them to close the deal. The win gives the Tigers their first season at or above .500 in ACC play since Rick Barnes patrolled their sidelines in the late ’90s. (He must actually dig the orange.) The U needs to close strong to stay in the at-large hunt, since they have only one road win against a likely tournament team (Mississippi State) and none in conference.
TWO OTHER STORIES, JUST FOR KICKS
Midshipmen Accused of Anti-American Sentiment
Navy 83, American 68
Honestly, I just wanted to write about this one for the pun in the tagline.
What? Oh, fine. Bully for the Middies, who now can clinch a Patriot League Championship banner with a win or tAU loss on Saturday. (Redeemable for one free cup of coffee, offer ends after conference tournament when regular season title becomes worthless.) As a proud Georgetown alum, I can’t help but pity tAU as they risk missing the tournament for the forever-th straight year. Poor, poor tAU. Stuck with an annoying definite article in their formal name … practically located in Maryland … wait, what do you mean they have their own Metro stop? Spoiled jerks.
In Heaven, The Protestant Jesus Chuckles
Mid-Major Catholic Schools Go 1-4 on Wednesday
Serves me right for gettin’ all uppity.
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