Clemson beats South Carolina 68-61; Zac Foster suffers season-ending ACL injury.

Clemson (9-3) faces Cincinnati (7-4) in a neutral-site game in Greenville, S.C., on Sunday, December 21, 2025, following a 68-61 win over South Carolina. Redshirt freshman Ace Buckner scored a career-high 19 points, but the victory was marred by a season-ending ACL injury to freshman guard Zac Foster. Coach Brad Brownell praised Buckner’s expanded role and team versatility. Cincinnati, coming off an 88-51 win over Alabama State, is seeking its first consecutive wins since early in the season, led by senior Baba Miller’s career-high 26 points. The Bearcats, averaging 75.5 points per game, aim to improve offensive consistency and reduce turnovers. Guard Day Day Thomas leads in scoring at 12.9 points per game and shoots 45.9% from three. Freshman Shon Abaev, averaging 11.6 points, is being developed as a playmaker, while Jizzle James, recently reinstated, made his season debut with 16 points in 20 minutes. Both teams look to build momentum ahead of conference play.