Clemson came into their game against Notre Dame with their NCAA tournament fate hanging in the balance. Despite having a respectable record of 21-9 (13-6) in the ACC, the team had suffered some unfortunate losses that cast a shadow over their accomplishments. To secure their spot in the tournament, Clemson needed an outstanding performance, and that’s precisely what they delivered, winning by a whopping 23 points with a final score of 87-64.
The game got off to a fantastic start for Clemson, as they quickly took an 11-2 lead at the 15:33 mark. Their strong play continued, and by the 4:31 mark in the first half, they had extended their lead to 20 points, with the score sitting at 38-18. Clemson had control of the game from the very beginning, and by halftime, they had a comfortable lead of 48-29.
Heading into the second half, Clemson’s top scorers were Ian Schieffelin and Tyson Hunter, each with 11 points, followed by Brevin Galloway with 8 points. At the 10-minute mark, Clemson maintained their lead with a score of 50-69.
The Tigers ended the game strong, with five players scoring in double figures. Ian Schieffelin and Tyson Hunter led the way for the team with 16, Chase Hunter had 14, and Brevin Galloway contributed with 13 points. This victory secured Clemson’s third-place standing in the ACC and earned them a double bye in the conference tournament. The team finished the game with a 22-9 (14-6) record in the ACC, with a 15-1 home record, which is the best in Clemson’s history.
This game was exactly what the Tigers needed to finish off the season with a bang. Their next game will take place on March 9th, where they will face off against NC State, VT, or ND in the ACC Tournament. Don’t miss it!
