Overview

• Clemson enters the game as the No. 5 seed after a 27-6 season and a semifinal loss in the ACC Tournament.
• McNeese State, also 27-6, secured their No. 12 seed by winning the Southland Conference title for the second consecutive year.
• Clemson is favored to win with a -7.5 spread, bolstered by strong defensive efficiency and low turnover rates.
• McNeese State's preparation may be affected by reports of head coach Will Wade being in talks with North Carolina State about a potential move.
• The game will tip off at 3:15 p.m. ET at the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, Rhode Island, and will be broadcast on truTV.