Clemson basketball is on a mission for redemption as they gear up to face Wake Forest in a pivotal ACC Tournament matchup. The No. 5 seed Tigers (22-9) are set to clash with the No. 13 seed Demon Deacons (17-15) on March 11 at 9:30 p.m.
ET, with the action unfolding at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Fans can catch the game live on ESPN2.
The stakes are high, as the winner will advance to face No. 4 UNC in the quarterfinals on March 12 at 9:30 p.m. ET, also on ESPN.
Clemson is eager to turn the tide after falling to Wake Forest 85-77 in their only encounter this season back on February 18. That defeat was part of a tough four-game skid for the Tigers. However, they’ve since found their groove, winning two of their last three games to secure another NCAA Tournament berth.
Wake Forest, on the other hand, is riding the momentum of a thrilling 95-89 overtime victory against Virginia Tech on March 10. The Demon Deacons are powered by Juke Harris, who’s been a standout with an impressive 21.3 points per game, earning him second-team all-conference honors.
As the game tips off, here’s what you need to know:
Clemson vs. Wake Forest Game Details
- Date: Wednesday, March 11
- Time: 9:30 p.m.
ET
- Location: Spectrum Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
- TV Channel: ESPN2
Prediction
Clemson 78, Wake Forest 72: Expect the Tigers to leverage their robust defense to outlast a Wake Forest squad coming off an intense overtime battle. With multiple players stepping up offensively, Clemson looks poised to advance in the tournament.
ACC Tournament Schedule
- Wednesday, March 11 Game 4: 7-seed NC State vs. 10-seed Syracuse, noon (ESPN2) Game 5: 6-seed Louisville vs. 11-seed SMU, 2:30 p.m. (ESPN) Game 6: 8-seed Florida State vs. 9-seed Cal, 7 p.m. (ESPNU)
Clemson's Recent Performance
- 3/7 vs. Georgia Tech, W (79-76)
- 3/3 vs. North Carolina, L (67-63)
- 2/28 vs. Louisville, W (80-75)
- 2/21 vs. Florida State, L (70-65)
- 2/18 vs. Wake Forest, L (85-77)
Wake Forest's Recent Performance
- 3/10 vs. Virginia Tech in ACC Tournament, W (95-89)
- 3/7 vs. Cal, W (80-73)
- 3/3 vs. Virginia, L (75-70)
- 2/28 vs. Syracuse, W (88-83)
- 2/25 vs. Boston College, L (68-67)
With both teams bringing their A-game, this matchup promises to be an exciting chapter in the ACC Tournament. Stay tuned for a night of thrilling college basketball action.