Ace Buckner scores 26 to lead Clemson over American 82-73

(AP) — Ace Buckner scored 26 points, Liutaras Lelevicius had 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Clemson escaped American 82-73 on Friday night.Buckner, one of just seven returners from last season, was 9-of-14 from the field and 5-for-8 from deep for the Tigers, and added six assistsDylan Faulkner had 12 points and Cole Certa had 10 for the Tigers, who…