NCAA Game Summary - NC State at Clemson
(Sunday, February 10)
Final Score: NC State 58, Clemson 57
Clemson, SC (Sports Network) - Scott Wood knocked down the game-winning 3-
pointer with one second remaining as the NC State Wolfpack captured the
thrilling 58-57 win over the Clemson Tigers in ACC play at Littlejohn
Coliseum.
Wood finished the contest 3-of-9 beyond the arc, resulting in nine points for
the Wolfpack (17-7, 6-5 ACC) as they snapped a three-game slide. Richard
Howell filled out his stat line with 16 points, 11 rebounds, four steals and
three assists, while C.J. Leslie logged a double-double of his own with 12
points and 10 boards. Off the bench, Lorenzo Brown registered 15 points and
four of the unit's eight dishes.
The Tigers (12-11, 4-7) were paced by Jordan Roper with a game-high 17 points,
followed by K.J. McDaniels and Devin Booker with 12 and 10 points,
respectively, in the team's third consecutive setback.
NC State led by three points in the first few moments of the contest, but the
team ended up shooting only 34.5 percent from the floor in the first half,
leading to a 32-26 deficit at the break.
In the second half Clemson stumbled with only nine made field goals, opening
the door for the Wolfpack to set up Wood for what became the game-winning
basket from the right wing. The Tigers did have one last shot to grab the win,
but a heave from half-court missed the mark.
Clemson held the visitors to just 37.7 percent shooting from the field, but at
the same time the Tigers hurt themselves with 17 turnovers.
02/10 15:51:56 ET

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