Clemson Tigers Narrowly Miss Victory Against Ranked Tar Heels at Littlejohn Coliseum

In a closely contested game, the Clemson Tigers faced off against the 13th ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, culminating in a nail-biting finish with the Tigers narrowly missing out on victory. The final score stood at 53-51 in favor of the visiting Tar Heels. This result moves the Clemson Tigers to an overall season record of 0-1, while the Tar Heels improve to 1-0.

Key Performances and Game Highlights

The game was characterized by intense competition, with both teams showcasing their defensive prowess. The Clemson Tigers put up a strong fight, led by standout performances from Loyal McQueen and Maddi Cluse. McQueen topped the scoring for Clemson with 17 points, demonstrating her accuracy from both field goals and free throws where she had a shooting percentage of 46 percent and converted all her free throw attempts. Cluse contributed significantly across the board with 10 points, five rebounds, three assists, and an impressive four steals without turning over the ball once.

On defense, both teams were evenly matched with three blocks each. However, it was in steals where Clemson showed slight superiority with six steals compared to North Carolina's five. Despite this defensive effort and leading in points off turnovers by four points over North Carolina's nine points from turnovers.

Looking Ahead

The next challenge for the Clemson Tigers will be against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Littlejohn Coliseum on February 13th at 7:00 PM EDT. Fans looking forward to catching this matchup can tune into ACC Network Extra for live coverage.

This close encounter against a ranked opponent early in the season demonstrates that Clemson is capable of competing at high levels. As they prepare for their upcoming game against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans are encouraged to share their support and excitement for what promises to be another captivating match-up.