Clemson's poor free-throw shooting performance cost them a chance at the Final Four in a game against Alabama. Despite being the 10th best free-throw shooting team in America, Clemson struggled, going 3-for-11 in the second half and missing crucial shots that could have closed the gap with Alabama, who led by seven points. The Tigers' struggles at the charity stripe were highlighted as a major factor in their defeat, with fans and analysts expressing surprise and disappointment over their uncharacteristic performance.
From the Elite Eight, to an agonizing eight missed free throws in the second half. My take on the end of Clemson's stirring joy ride: https://t.co/SfD3PGqwuU
Clemson was ninth in the nation in free throw shooting entering the game and made 8-16 tonight.
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.
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.
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 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.