Clemson Tigers' Fourth Quarter Surge Falls Short Against Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Hank McCamish Pavilion

First Quarter

The Clemson Tigers faced off against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in a closely contested game at Hank McCamish Pavilion. The Tigers entered the match with a record of 0-1, while the Yellow Jackets stood at 1-0. The first quarter saw both teams battling fiercely, with Clemson taking an early lead by scoring 19 points compared to Georgia Tech's 17. Raven Thompson led the charge for the Tigers, contributing significantly to their offensive efforts.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both defenses tightened up considerably. The Tigers managed to add only 11 points to their tally, while Tech scored just 8 points. Rachael Rose played a pivotal role for Clemson during this period, showcasing her skills and keeping her team competitive despite facing tough opposition from Georgia Tech's defense.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Georgia Tech found their rhythm and outscored Clemson by putting up 14 points in contrast to Clemson's 6. This shift in momentum was critical as it allowed the Yellow Jackets to take control of the game heading into the final quarter. Demeara Hinds made notable contributions on defense for Clemson with her blocking ability but struggled offensively along with her teammates during this stretch.

Fourth Quarter

The final quarter was marked by an intense back-and-forth battle between both teams as they each scored 19 points apiece. Despite a valiant effort from Mia Moore and Hadley Periman who combined for crucial plays down the stretch, it wasn't enough for Clemson to overcome Georgia Tech’s slight edge established earlier in third period play.

The game concluded with a narrow victory for Georgia Tech over Clemson by a scoreline of 58-55; leaving them undefeated at home (2-0) while handing another loss (0-2) onto visiting side’s record sheet.

Clemson fans can look forward eagerly towards next week when they host Wake Forest Demon Deacons on January18th noon EST inside Littlejohn Coliseum where action will be broadcasted live via ACC Network TV channel!

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