CLEMSON – The Tigers finally won a close one.
Dennis Smith’s 3-point attempt with three seconds to play was an air ball and Clemson reversed a recent trend of watching opponents hit last-second, game-winning shots in defeating N.C. State 78-74 in Littlejohn Coliseum Wednesday night.
Jaron Blossomgame went scoreless in the first half, but scored the last eight points of the night for the Tigers and wound up with 16 points. Blossomgame hit two free throws after the missed 3-pointer, putting the game out of reach for a Clemson team needing a win.
Clemson improves to 15-14 overall and 5-12 in league play.