Clemson Tigers Roar Past Wolfpack with Fourth Quarter Surge at Littlejohn Coliseum

The Clemson Tigers improved their record to 10-5 after a decisive 75-65 victory over the North Carolina State Wolfpack, who now stand at 8-7. The game, held at Littlejohn Coliseum, saw the Tigers dominate in key moments, particularly in the final quarter where they outscored the Pack by a significant margin.

First Quarter

The opening quarter was competitive as both teams exchanged leads multiple times. The Wolfpack managed to edge ahead with a slight advantage, scoring 21 points compared to Clemson's 17. Despite trailing early on, the Tigers showcased resilience and kept themselves within striking distance.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, Clemson began to find their rhythm. With Rusne Augustinaite contributing significantly from beyond the arc and Mia Moore facilitating plays effectively with her assists, the Tigers scored 22 points while limiting North Carolina State to just 16. This effort allowed Clemson to take control of the game heading into halftime.

Third Quarter

The third quarter saw both teams struggle offensively as defenses tightened up on both ends of the court. The Pack managed to score 20 points while holding Clemson to only 13. However, Rachael Rose's consistent shooting helped keep Clemson close despite their offensive struggles during this period.

Fourth Quarter

Clemson saved their best for last in an explosive fourth quarter performance that sealed their victory over North Carolina State. Scoring an impressive 23 points against just eight from NC State was pivotal for securing this win at home court advantage in front of enthusiastic fans present inside Littlejohn Coliseum.

Key performances included Rachael Rose leading all scorers with her efficient shooting percentage alongside Demeara Hinds' defensive prowess which contributed significantly towards limiting opponent opportunities throughout crucial stages such as fast breaks or second-chance attempts by opponents like Morgan Miller who also played vital roles defensively too!

As we look forward towards upcoming games scheduled soon enough - next up being Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets hosting our beloved team right here again but away instead come January11th starting promptly around four o'clock Eastern Daylight Time broadcasted live via ACC Network channel so make sure not miss out catching action unfold firsthand yourself! Share your thoughts about how well did they perform today?