Clemson Tigers Aim to Extend Winning Streak Against NC State
The Tigers, riding a five-game win streak, face the struggling Wolfpack in their first ACC matchup of the season.
- Clemson enters the game with a 17-4 record and a strong 9-1 standing in ACC play, while NC State sits at 9-11 overall and 2-7 in the conference.
- The Tigers have won five consecutive games and are coming off a weeklong break following their 72-57 victory over Virginia Tech.
- NC State is on a five-game losing streak, with their most recent defeat being a 74-64 loss to No. 2 Duke despite holding an early 13-point lead.
- Key players include Clemson's Chase Hunter, averaging 17.1 points per game, and Ian Schieffelin, contributing 12.6 points and 9.7 rebounds per game.
- The Wolfpack's top scorers, Marcus Hill and Jayden Taylor, are averaging 12.8 and 12.5 points per game, respectively, as they seek to rebound at home.