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Clemson continues winning tradition in openers, blasts Charleston Southern

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Chase Hunter scored 17 points, Myles Foster added 17 more off the bench and Clemson continued its dominance over Charleston Southern on Monday night with a 91-64 victory in the season opener for both schools.Hunter made three triples during the final 1:42 of the first half to help the Tigers build a 48-24 halftime lead. The sixth-year guard (and preseason Second Team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection) finished 6 of 9 from the field while chipping in five rebounds and two steals.Clemson improved to 21-0 all-time against the Buccaneers. The Tigers also moved to 39-1 in openers dating back to the 1985-86 season.Foster went 6-of-8 shooting with two blocks, while Cincinnati transfer Viktor Lakhin contributed 12 points. Senior forward Ian Schieffelin totaled a team-high nine rebounds to go with eight points and two blocks, and Chauncey Wiggins had eight points.Eleven Clemson players reached the scoring column as the Tigers shot 49.2 percent from the field and 52.4 percent (11-of-21) on 3-pointers.