A water tower on State Highway 123 in Seneca entering the North end of Clemson University is branded with a logo, and trademark tiger paw. Ken Ruinard / staff Imagn Images Clemson University is ...

At Clemson, the tradition is called “Gathering at the Paw,” a postgame ritual where fans flood the field to meet players and coaches. But this wasn’t a normal game — not for Dabo Swinney.

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — McNeese coach Will Wade and his boom-box-toting manager are moving on in March Madness after the 12th-seeded Cowboys held off late-charging No. 5 seed Clemson 69-67 on ...