No. 16 Louisville avoids late disaster, beats Clemson 56-55

Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) bocks the potential game winning shot from Clemson guard Marcquise Reed (2) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Louisville won 56-55. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clemson center Trey Jemison (55) shoots over the defense of Louisville guard Christen Cunningham (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clemson head coach Brad Brownell touts instructions to his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Louisville won 56-55. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clemson forward David Skara (24) attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville forward Jordan Nwora (33) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clemson guard Marcquise Reed (2) attempts to drive past the defense of Louisville guard Ryan McMahon (30) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)