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Clemson takes home win streak into matchup with South Carolina

South Carolina Gamecocks (7-3) at Clemson Tigers (8-3)

Clemson, South Carolina; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Clemson will try to keep its seven-game home win streak alive when the Tigers play South Carolina.

The Tigers are 6-0 in home games. Clemson averages 81.8 points while outscoring opponents by 15.4 points per game.

The Gamecocks play their first true road game after going 7-3 to start the season. South Carolina has a 0-2 record in games decided by 3 points or fewer.

Clemson scores 81.8 points, 13.6 more per game than the 68.2 South Carolina gives up. South Carolina has shot at a 45.7% rate from the field this season, 5.7 percentage points greater than the 40.0% shooting opponents of Clemson have averaged.

TOP PERFORMERS: Zac Foster is averaging 7.4 points for the Tigers. RJ Godfrey is averaging 12.2 points and 6.2 rebounds while shooting 67.6% over the last 10 games.

Meechie Johnson Jr. is averaging 15.5 points and 3.3 assists for the Gamecocks. Mike Sharavjamts is averaging 11.6 points.

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