Clemson looks to extend its five-game win streak when it faces NC State.
The Wolfpack have a 9-4 record at home and are averaging 70.4 points per game, outscoring opponents by 3.0 points on average.
Clemson is 9-1 in ACC play, and they’ve gone 1-1 in games decided by fewer than 4 points. NC State averages 5.9 made three-pointers per game, which is 1.3 less than Clemson allows (7.2 per game). Additionally, Clemson scores 10 more points per game (77.4) than NC State allows (67.4).
This will be the first matchup of the season between the Wolfpack and Tigers in ACC play.
Top performers include Marcus Hill, who is averaging 12.8 points and 4.0 rebounds for NC State, and Jayden Taylor, who has been contributing 12.4 points and 2.5 rebounds over the last 10 games. For Clemson, Ian Schieffelin is posting 12.6 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, while Chase Hunter has been hitting 3.1 three-pointers per game over the last 10 games.
In their last 10 games, NC State is 2-8, averaging 66.1 points, 27.7 rebounds, 12.1 assists, 6.5 steals, and 4.0 blocks, while shooting 41.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 69.4 points. Clemson, on the other hand, is 8-2, averaging 77.3 points, 29.4 rebounds, 15.0 assists, 7.5 steals, and 2.9 blocks while shooting 48.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 68.6 points.
This story was produced by the Associated Press with assistance from Data Skrive and data provided by Sportradar.
