Clemson Stuns No. 3 North Carolina 80-76, Bolsters NCAA Hopes

Led by PJ Hall's 25 points, Clemson secures a pivotal road win against North Carolina, marking a significant milestone in their NCAA Tournament journey.

• Clemson Tigers secured a significant victory over No. 3 North Carolina with an 80-76 win on the road, enhancing their NCAA Tournament prospects.
• PJ Hall led Clemson with 25 points, including crucial plays in the final minutes to clinch the win.
• The win marks Clemson's second victory in their last three visits to Chapel Hill, breaking a long-standing losing streak at North Carolina's home court.
• North Carolina struggled offensively, shooting just 36.9% from the field and making only 9 of 27 attempts from the three-point line.
• The victory provides a major boost to Clemson's NCAA Tournament resume, as they were previously ranked No. 39 by KenPom and 37th in the NET rankings.

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