Wake Forest secured a pivotal victory over Clemson with a final score of 81-76, enhancing their prospects for an NCAA tournament bid. The win, highlighted by Wake Forest making 12 of its last 13 shots, also has significant implications for the ACC tournament seeding, with Wake Forest locking in the 5th seed. This victory marks Wake Forest's second NET Quad 1 win of the season, crucial for their at-large hopes in the NCAA tournament. Clemson's defeat not only affects their own standing but also the seeding possibilities for Pitt and Syracuse. A Pitt victory gives the Panthers a double-bye in the ACC tournament, while Syracuse's chances at the No. 5 seed were dashed, relegating them to either the 6th or 7th seed. Clemson's coach, Brad Brownell, acknowledged the high level of the game and congratulated Wake Forest on their elite shot-making.
Wake Forest made 12 of its last 13 shots to beat Clemson. Great game, but Deacons were just slightly better. Brad Brownell: "Their shotmaking was elite."
Clemson coach Brad Brownell: "Congrats to Wake Forest. That was a high-level basketball game."
A final: Wake Forest 81, Clemson 76. A Pitt victory gives Panthers a double bye in the ACC Tournament and no game to play until Thursday.
Wake Forest beats Clemson! 🎩 https://t.co/WY6je2Riik
This victory over Clemson is Wake Forest's second NET Quad 1 victory of the season, which is huge for their at-large hopes. All the computer numbers besides NCSOS are in their favor. Two ACC tournament wins will likely get them in. I don't think one win will be enough.
Wake Forest locked into the 5-seed for the ACC tournament, and breathes (a lot) of life back into its NCAA tournament hopes. It is, of course, the hope that kills you. But it exists in a fuller form than it did 4 hours ago. https://t.co/VIaXqnRvCE
Wake Forest holds off Clemson. Syracuse no longer has chance at No. 5 seed in ACC tournament. SU will be either the 6 or 7 seed.
Clemson falls at Wake Forest, 81-76. Here comes some ACC tiebreaker fun. If Pitt beats NC State, the Panthers are 12-8 and the No. 4 seed in the ACC tourney. But if Pitt loses, Clemson/Wake/Pitt/Syracuse are all 11-9. Tigers own the tiebreak between the 4, take the No. 4 seed.
Wake Forest defeats Clemson 81-76. A win gives Pitt a double-bye in the ACC tournament.
Key victory for the ACC and uber bubblelicious Wake Forest ... https://t.co/COYGOI6aUW
Wake Forest beats Clemson and will be the 5 seed at the ACC Tourney in DC next week #GoDeacs
Big win for the Deacs as they take down Clemson 81-76 in the regular-season finale. Wake Forest has secured the fifth seed in the ACC Tournament and will start play Wednesday afternoon.
Clemson just won't die. Deep three gets them back to a one-possession game with 12.7. They use their final timeout and are going to pressure the Deacs the full court, make it tough to get the pass in and then give a foul.