CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) Hunter Tyson scored 18 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead Clemson to a 70-56 win over South Carolina Saturday, the Tigers' third straight and sixth consecutive victory on their home court to start the season.

Clemson took control of the game with a 9-0 run at the end of the first half that was stemmed only by a 3-pointer by the Gamecocks' Chico Carter Jr., and a 22-3 run to open the second half.

South Carolina responded with a 12-0 run of its own in the second half, but never got within single digits.

The Gamecocks (8-3) are 0-2 on the road to start the season, losing twice to in-state rivals.

Tyson was 6 of 12 from the floor and 6 of 9 from the line. PJ Hall added 16 points, grabbed eight rebounds and blocked three shots for Clemson (8-4), and David Collins added 12 points and eight rebounds.

Carter converted 9 of 10 from the free throw line and led South Carolina with 21 points. Erik Stevenson added 10 points and seven boards.

Clemson faces Virginia in an ACC battle Wednesday.