NC State And Clemson Are Matching Up Only Once During The Regular Season As The Two Atlantic Coast Conference Opponents Are Matching Up Tonight In Clemson South Carolina
Last season NC State and Clemson played each other twice once in Clemson South Carolina and once in Raleigh North Carolina!
With the home team each winning on their home court!
Clemson won the inaugural meeting of the 2019-2020 season in Clemson South Carolina on January 4, 2020 by a score of 81-70!
Why?
Five different players scored in double figures for the first time on the season, and Aamir Simms led the charge for Clemson with 17 points.
Clemson (7-7, 1-3 ACC) never trailed on the afternoon, using an efficient 46.9 shooting percentage to keep NC State (10-4, 1-2 ACC) at bay throughout. The Tigers sank nine 3-pointers and was a stellar 83.9 percent from the free throw line, making a season-high 26 free throws. Clemson also won the rebounding margin 34-30 and scored 16 points off turnovers. The Wolfpack, meanwhile, shot 44.1 percent from the floor and tallied 36 points in the paint. Productive passing was a theme of Clemson’s winning performance, as 18 of the Tigers’ 23 field goals were assisted. “according to an article on clemsontigers.com
Eight of Simms’ points came at the charity stripe, with the big man going 8-of-9 on free throws. Al-Amir Dawes also excelled at the free throw line, knocking down 9-of-10 free throws as part of a 16-point showing. Tevin Mack added 14 points to go along with his seven rebounds, and Curran Scott, who connected on three treys, also tallied 14 points. Additionally, Scott matched his career-high assists mark with four dimes. John Newman III provided Clemson with a spark via his 12 points. D.J. Funderburk led the Wolfpack with 14 points on 5-of-8 shooting.according to an article on clemsontigers.com
While NC State won the rematch in Raleigh North Carolina on Saturday January 18, 2020 by a score of 60-54!
Why?
NC State held off held off a late rally by Clemson! “according to an article on gopack.com
Tonight NC State and Clemson are matching up on the hardwood in Clemson South Carolina for their only regular season match up of the 2020-2021 season!
Which team is going to execute their game plan and win the only matchup of the regular season between NC State and Clemson?
Right now I don’t have an to that question but what I do know is that NC State comes into the game with a record of 6-1 while they’re 2-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and third in the standings! “according to theacc.com/standings
Why?
Because they topped Boston College by a score of 79-76 on Wednesday December 30, 2020!
How?
NC State freshman guard Shakeel Moorescored the final four points for NC State! “according to an article on gopack.com
While Clemson comes into the game with a record of 8-1 while they’re 2-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and seventh in the Atlantic Coast Conference standings! “according to theacc.com/ standings
Why?
Because Clemson topped Miami by a score of 66-65 on Saturday in Clemson South Carolina!
How?
Aamir Sims hit the game winning shot for Clemson! “according to an article on clemsontigers.com
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00pm from Littlejohn Coliseum!
The game is going to be televised on the ACC Network!