CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Marcquise Reed was frustrated his final year in the Atlantic Coast Conference began with three straight losses. He took it upon himself to make sure Clemson's losing streak didn't get any longer.

Reed had 19 of his career-high 30 points in the opening half as the Tigers opened up a double-digit lead and held on to defeat Georgia Tech 72-60 on Wednesday night.

The Tigers (11-6, 1-3 ACC) had dropped their first three league games for the first time in 19 years and, behind Reed, came out firing early.