The Hokies, who had a 7-7 conference record, looked to beat Clemson for the second time this season. Like the first meeting, the game went back-and-forth at a frenetic pace in the first half, as the two teams combined for 79 points in the period. The Hokies’ hot shooting carried over from Louisville on Saturday, as they shot 60% from the field and 72.7% from three-point range.
However, both teams cooled off in the second half. Clemson’s shooting efficiency dropped 23.4% and the Hokies went just 4-11 from three in the final 20 minutes. That fourth three pointer turned out to be crucial.