Jaeden Zackery scores 19 in overall strong game to lead No. 18 Clemson past SMU 79-69

Clemson guard Jaeden Zackery (11) gestures after a three-pointer in the first half against Southern Methodist during an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Dallas.

Clemson guard Jaeden Zackery (11) gestures after a three-pointer in the first half against Southern Methodist during an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)


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DALLAS — Jaeden Zackery had 19 points, his career-best five 3-pointers all coming before halftime on five shots, plus six rebounds, seven assists and five steals as No. 18 Clemson beat SMU 79-69 Saturday. Chase Hunter added 17 points and Viktor Lakhin had 16 points and six rebounds for the Tigers (22-5, 14-2 ACC). Chuck Harris scored 16 points and Matt Cross and B.J. Edwards had 12 each for the Mustangs (20-7, 11-5).

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