No. 22 Clemson Stifles Pitt 63-52 to Extend Streak to 15
A smothering first half reaffirmed Clemson's defense-first rise in the ACC.
Overview
- Carter Welling and Nick Davidson led with 12 points each, while R.J. Godfrey added 10 in a balanced performance.
- The Tigers seized control with a 26-9 surge as Pitt shot 21% in the first half, including 2-for-18 from three, to build a 33-16 halftime lead.
- Pittsburgh cut the deficit to single digits after the break before Clemson reasserted control with interior scoring and timely stops.
- The win moved Clemson to 18-4 overall and 8-1 in ACC play, while Pitt dropped to 9-13 and 2-7 in the conference.
- The result matched ESPN's pregame BPI outlook that heavily favored Clemson, and Brad Brownell logged his 200th home victory as the Tigers now head to Stanford before visiting Cal.