Clemson’s 85-65 win over North Carolina was a dominating performance, with the Tigers showcasing their experience and skill against the Tar Heels. The game tied as the biggest Clemson victory ever in the series.
The Tar Heels were outplayed and out-efforted by Clemson, who executed better than expected despite coming off an emotional win on Saturday night. Clemson shot 50.8 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range, dominating the backboards 41-27.
RJ Davis scored 18 points for Carolina, while Seth Trimble added 12. However, the team struggled with turnovers, committing 13 in total. The most notable error was Elliot Cadeau’s four turnovers in the first half, which Clemson managed to limit the damage to just 15 points.
Victor Lahkin was a standout performer for Clemson, scoring 22 points on 8-for-11 shooting from the field and 4-for-4 from three-point range. The team’s perimeter efforts were integral to their success, as they went 8-for-12 from three in the first half.
The loss drops Carolina to 3-6 on the road, with another tough test coming up against Syracuse. Despite the struggles, the Tar Heels will look to regroup and find ways to improve their performance, particularly on defense. Clemson’s five-win streak over North Carolina remains intact, cementing their status as a top program in the conference.
Source: https://goheels.com/news/2025/2/10/mens-basketball-lucas-clemson-rapid-reactions