NEW ORLEANS – Following practice for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney watched the Tiger basketball team in overtime as it snapped a 59-game losing skid against North Carolina in Chapel Hill.
Swinney follows Clemson basketball closely and knows the significance of getting over the hump and finally beating the Tar Heels on the road. The Tigers overcame a 10 point deficit with just over two minutes to play and held on to overtime where they won 79-76.
So, the Tiger football coach congratulated Brad Brownell and his program for crossing into new territory for Clemson basketball.