Saturday, May 18, 2013

Latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Midlands

Clemson Wraps Up Berth in ACC Title Game
Posted: 11.21.2009 at 11:32 PM
0
Photo

CLEMSON, SC -- Kyle Parker threw two touchdowns and CJ Spiller ran for one as the Tigers held off Virginia 34-21 in front of 77,000 fans on Senior Day.

Spiller carried the ball 19 times for 60 yards in his final appearance at Death Valley.

Clemson had already clinched a spot in the ACC Championship game earlier in the day after North Carolina knocked off Boston College.  The Tigers will face Georgia Tech in Tampa December 5th.  The Yellow Jackets handed Clemson its first loss of the season in September.

Virginia kept it close with Clemson for most of the game, punting only once in the first half.  UVA quarterback Jameel Sewell hit Mikell Simpson in the corner of the end zone as the second quarter ended to cut Clemson's lead to 24-21.

Andre Ellington's 5 yard run in the middle of the third quarter put the game out of reach for the Cavaliers.

Clemson closes the regular season Saturday against South Carolina in Columbia.

 

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Magazine lists Sumter as one of the best small cities in US
Thursday, May 16, 2013  |  4 comments
Thumbnail
Medical Examiner's testimony challenges Brett Parker's self-defense claim
Katie McKee  |  Yesterday at 2:15 PM  |  1 comment
Thumbnail
South Carolina's Candice Glover crowned American Idol
WACH Fox News Center  |  Yesterday at 3:55 PM  |  2 comments
Follow Midlands Connect
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
MoneyWACH
Financial tips & tricks from Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Mission Midlands
A program from the Oliver Gospel Mission
MOJO Gallery
View and share your pictures from around the Midlands
ADVERTISEMENT