Clemson Tigers' Third Quarter Surge Overcomes Notre Dame Fighting Irish

The Clemson Tigers improved their record to 1-0 with a hard-fought victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, who now stand at 0-1. The final score of the game was 65-58, favoring the Tigers.

First Quarter

The game kicked off with both teams displaying strong defensive plays. The Fighting Irish took an early lead, scoring 12 points while holding the Tigers to just 9. Despite this slow start, Clemson's defense managed to keep them within striking distance.

Second Quarter

In the second quarter, both teams found their rhythm offensively. The Tigers scored 16 points compared to Notre Dame's 18. Rachael Rose contributed significantly for Clemson with her playmaking abilities and defensive efforts. However, it was still not enough for Clemson to take control of the game as they trailed by five points at halftime.

Third Quarter

The third quarter marked a turning point for Clemson as they mounted an impressive comeback by scoring 25 points while limiting Notre Dame to only nine. This surge was fueled by Mia Moore's efficient shooting and Raven Thompson’s solid performance on both ends of the court. Their combined efforts helped shift momentum in favor of the Tigers.

Fourth Quarter

Heading into the final quarter with a lead, Clemson focused on maintaining their advantage despite a late push from Notre Dame who scored 19 points in this period. Demeara Hinds played a crucial role defensively alongside Rusne Augustinaite’s contributions off-the-bench which ensured that any attempt by Notre Dame fell short.

In analyzing what went wrong for Clemson Tigers earlier in-game phases; turnovers were evident but ultimately did not overshadow their overall performance due largely thanks again towards key players stepping up when needed most during pivotal moments throughout match-up itself!

As part post-game analysis: It is clear that teamwork coupled alongside individual brilliance led way towards securing victory against formidable opponent such as Fighting Irish themselves!

Fans can look forward next encounter between these two teams when they meet again later season perhaps under different circumstances altogether?

Looking ahead: The next challenge awaits at Littlejohn Coliseum where our beloved team will face SMU Mustangs scheduled January twenty-ninth seven PM Eastern Time broadcasted live via ACC Network Extra! Be sure tune-in support your favorite squad once more!

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