CHARLOTTE — As one might expect, Clemson’s locker room following Wednesday’s loss to NC State was quiet and somber.
Just an hour before, that same locker room was enthusiastic and full of joy and energy as the Tigers built a 16-point lead at halftime. They made seven of their first eight three pointers in the first half and closed the first 20 minutes by scoring the last six points.
Clemson seemed destined for a sure win in Day 2 of the ACC Tournament at the Spectrum in Charlotte, N.C. Then the Wolfpack went on a furious rally to take a four-point lead late in the game.