Clemson basketball fell to 3-1 on the season after a difficult road loss to Georgetown.
The Tigers struggled early, entering halftime trailing 47-32 after a cold shooting performance in the first half according to Yahoo Sports.
Clemson surged in the second half, cutting the deficit to four points with 13:18 remaining following a dunk by David Faulkner.
The team eventually took a brief 62-61 lead on a three-pointer from Cole Certa, but the Hoyas responded immediately.
Georgetown veteran guard Jaland Lowe hit a three-pointer to retake the lead, effectively stalling the Clemson momentum.
Lowe finished the game with 21 points, leading the Georgetown effort alongside teammate Vince Iwuchukwu, who recorded a double-double with 20 points and 10 rebounds.
Elmarko Jackson also proved pivotal for the Hoyas, scoring 17 points and taking control of the game during the final minutes per the report from Yahoo Sports.
Ace Buckner led the Tigers with 20 points, while Cole Certa added 14 and Liutauras Lelevicius contributed 10 points.
Despite the offensive output in the second half, Clemson could not overcome the early deficit created during a disjointed first period.
The team remains in a development phase while navigating roster uncertainty, including the eligibility status of Dillon Hunter and the recovery of Carter Welling.
The coaching staff noted that the team must learn that consistent effort across both halves is required to defeat quality opponents.
The loss marks the first defeat for the Tigers this season, ending their hopes for an undefeated campaign.
Clemson looks to rebound from the result when they return to action at home on Monday against The Citadel.
The team hopes to refine their defensive consistency and rebounding efforts as they prepare for the next matchup on their schedule.