No. 23 Clemson Dominates North Carolina in 20-Point Victory

Clemson strengthens its ACC title pursuit with a commanding win, fueled by Viktor Lakhin's standout performance.

Clemson defeated North Carolina 85-65, marking their second major win in three days after beating then-No. 2 Duke.
Sophomore Viktor Lakhin led Clemson with 22 points, including a season-high four 3-pointers, and played a pivotal role in building a 49-33 halftime lead.
Chase Hunter added 19 points, while Jaeden Zackery contributed 16 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists for the Tigers.
Clemson, now 20-5 overall and 12-2 in the ACC, has won eight of its last nine games and is a half-game behind Duke in the conference standings.
North Carolina struggled offensively, shooting just 4-for-19 from 3-point range and 5-for-11 on free throws, and has now lost three of its last four games.