Clemson kicker named Groza Star of the Week

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Clemson, S.C.—Clemson kicker Ammon Lakip Ammon Lakip
RS Jr. Kicker
#36 5-10, 200
Alpharetta, GA
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Lakip was 3-3 on field goals in helping the Tigers to a 16-6 win over Syracuse last Saturday. He made field goals from 38, 18 and 41 yards to give Clemson a 9-6 lead going into the fourth period. The junior has now made 15-19 field goals for the year, including 13-14 in games played at Clemson’s Memorial Stadium. He has made his last nine attempts regardless of site.

For the season, Lakip has scored 71 points on the 15 field goals and a perfect 26-26 on extra points. He is sixth in the nation in total field goals made, and 10th in kick scoring points. He is Clemson’s leading scorer this year.

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