Overview
- Ven-Allen Lubin led the Wolfpack with 22 points as Derrion Williams hit the decisive OT 3 with 2:40 remaining and finished with 17.
- NC State converted 22 of 25 free throws, including all four in overtime, after going without a field goal for the final 8:16 of regulation.
- Clemson rallied from a 58-51 deficit with an 18-11 close to force overtime but managed only one field goal in the extra session.
- The defeat ends the Tigers’ nine-game winning streak and unbeaten ACC start, moving them to 16-4 overall and 6-1 in league play.
- Coach Will Wade secured a victory on his return to his alma mater; NC State visits Pitt on Saturday, while Clemson heads to Georgia Tech.