Drake Defeats Vanderbilt for Charleston Classic Title

In recent college basketball action, Clemson rallied from a first-half deficit to defeat San Francisco 70-55 in the Sunshine Slam Beach Division semifinal, with Ian Schieffelin scoring 18 points and grabbing 13 rebounds. The Tigers shot impressively in the second half, hitting 64.3% of their shots. Meanwhile, No. 22 Xavier overcame South Carolina 75-66, with Zach Freemantle contributing 16 points as the Musketeers improved to 6-0. Vanderbilt finished as runner-up in the Charleston Classic, beating Nevada and Seton Hall before losing to Drake 81-70 in the final; Tyler Nickel’s standout performance of 24 points highlighted their run. Drake’s victory marked their sixth straight win under new coach Ben McCollum, showcasing a strong defense and effective offense. Additionally, Vanderbilt's National Moot Court Team won the Region 7 competition, earning a trip to the Nationals for the first time since 1999.