USC beats Clemson 71‑67 OT after buzzer‑beater review
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- Jazzy Davidson scored 31 points, including a go‑ahead three‑pointer with 1:03 left in overtime, to lift USC to a 71‑67 win over Clemson.
- Officials overturned Clemson’s buzzer‑beater after a review showed the shot clock had not started when Clemson inbounded the ball, sending the game to overtime.
- Kara Dunn added 22 points and urged teammates to “lock in,” emphasizing the team’s “no second chances” mindset.
- Malia Samuels recovered Davidson’s missed shot and fed her the go‑ahead basket that put USC ahead for good.
- Morgan Lee hit a three‑pointer with nine seconds left to cut Clemson’s deficit to three, but Samuels sealed the win with a free throw.
- USC will face top‑seed South Carolina in the second round, a rematch of the November meeting where South Carolina won 69‑52.
Why it matters: USC’s overtime triumph secures a second‑round berth, extending its tournament run and setting up a showdown with top‑seed South Carolina, while Clemson’s season ends in disappointment. The reversal of the buzzer‑beater highlights how a clock‑timing error can directly swing a March Madness result.
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