Clemson's poor free-throw shooting performance, going 8-16 in the game and 3-11 in the second half, contributed to their downfall against Alabama. Despite being the 10th best free-throw shooting team in America, they struggled at the charity stripe, missing crucial shots that could have made it a closer game. Alabama capitalized on Clemson's struggles, leading to a seven-point deficit. The Tigers also struggled from the three-point line, shooting 1-9 and 2-16, further hindering their chances of victory.
Clemson was ninth in the nation in free throw shooting entering the game and made 8-16 tonight.
Alabama is doing such a good job making Clemson miss their free throws
Clemson is 3-11 (27%) from the free throw line in the second half.
Clemson hates making free throws more than Alabama hates shooting two-point shots. #MarchMadness
Clemson 3-for-11 from the FT line in the second half and it's a five-point game...
If Clemson could make free throws they may have made the final four. Wild.
Clemson is 3-of-11 in the 2nd half from the free throw line.
Clemson about to lose because of missed free throws. That’s so strange for such an experienced team but that’s the tournament.
Free throws cost Clemson a Final Four. Sickening.
Free throws absolutely killed Clemson tonight. 8-16 on the night. That’s not how you get Capone.
Clemson, the 10th best free-throw shooting team in America, has missed half of its 16 attempts today... including two with 37.6 seconds left that would've made this a one-possession game. Instead, Bama leads by... seven. Brutal.
Tragic foul shooting from Clemson. Good shooters missing and they’ve needed every point they can get
THREE FOR TEN FROM THE FREE THROW LINE IN THE SECOND HALF CLEMSON COME ON
Clemson really hurting themselves at the charity stripe tonight
Clemson trails by seven. It has missed six free throws. Brad Brownell looks as you'd expect with every miss.
Clemson. Your free throws
Clemson isn't gonna be able to match Alabama from 3. Tigers are 2/16 from deep, Tide 11/30. Free-throw line has to be the equalizer. Clemson's the 10th-best FT shooting team in America... but is 2/6 from the charity stripe this half. Not gonna get it done.
Clemson is doing a nice job defensively but 1-9 from 3 isn’t going to cut it. Have to knock down some 3-pointers and make Bama pay for doubling down low.