Clemson Basketball vs. Virginia Tech: A Thrilling ACC Battle

Clemson basketball faced off against Virginia Tech tonight in a highly anticipated ACC showdown. The game, which tipped off at 7 p.m. ET, kept fans on the edge of their seats with a back-and-forth battle. This game thread provides a reverse chronological account of all the key moments.

HALFTIME: Virginia Tech 40, Clemson 33

The #Hokies ended the first half strong, with Hansberry drilling a last-second shot to give Virginia Tech a seven-point lead. Bedford leads all scorers with 16 points, shooting an impressive 6-for-10 from the field. Virginia Tech’s efficient shooting and clutch plays have put them in a favorable position heading into the second half.

H1 10.0: Virginia Tech 37, Clemson 33

Virginia Tech calls a timeout with ten seconds remaining before intermission, holding a four-point advantage. The Hokies have the opportunity to extend their lead before the break. The lineup of Lawal, Hammond, Pasha, Avdalas, and Gurdak will close out the half for Virginia Tech.

H1 1:36: Virginia Tech 37, Clemson 31

Bedford continues to shine, hitting another three-pointer to give Virginia Tech a six-point lead. His performance has been instrumental in the Hokies’ success so far.

H1 2:00: Virginia Tech 34, Clemson 31

Bedford adds to his impressive stat line with a layup and a free throw, bringing his point total to 13 on a 5-for-9 shooting clip. He’s proving to be a difficult matchup for the Clemson defense.

H1 2:47: Virginia Tech 31, Clemson 31

Bedford muscles his way into the lane for a jam and is fouled, creating a three-point play opportunity. This could be a crucial moment for the Hokies.

H1 3:30: Clemson 30, Virginia Tech 29

Virginia Tech trails by one at the U-4 media timeout. Davidson leads the Tigers with 10 points.

H1 3:51: Virginia Tech 29, Clemson 28

The game is deadlocked after just over 16 minutes of play. Both teams have led for significant portions of the half. A three-pointer from Lawal helped the Hokies regain the lead.

H1 6:39: Virginia Tech 26, Clemson 24

The Hokies lead at the U-8 media timeout. Jailen Bedford paces Tech with eight points, while Tobi Lawal and Antonio Dorn have contributed five and four points, respectively. Virginia Tech is shooting an impressive 68.8% from the field.

H1 7:00: Virginia Tech 24, Clemson 24

Lawal receives an alley-oop from Hansberry, but Clemson responds with a layup from Davidson, who has a team-high eight points.

H1 8:20: Virginia Tech 22, Clemson 22

The score is tied again at 22-all. Hammond knocks down a jumper for his first points since January 31st.

H1 9:15: Virginia Tech 20, Clemson 18

Both teams are shooting efficiently from the field. Tech is 8-for-13, while Clemson is 14-for-20. The Hokies have a slight edge from beyond the arc, shooting 4-for-6 from deep.

H1 11:00: Virginia Tech 16, Clemson 15

The Hokies regain the lead with a three-pointer from Schutt. Clemson has outscored the Hokies 10-4 in the paint.

H1 12:42: Clemson 12, Virginia Tech 11

Clemson is shooting 6-for-9 through the first seven and a half minutes. Izaiah Pasha makes his first appearance since January 24th.

H1 16:00: Virginia Tech 6, Clemson 6

The game is tied after the opening four minutes. Both teams are shooting reasonably well, with Clemson at 3-for-5 and Virginia Tech at 2-for-5.

H1 18:40: Virginia Tech 3, Clemson 2

Jailen Bedford hits a three-pointer to give Virginia Tech the early lead.

H1 START: Clemson 2, Virginia Tech 0

Clemson wins the tip-off, and Carter Welling scores the first basket of the game. The game is underway and can be followed on ACC Network.

Stay tuned for further updates as the game progresses! You can find more college basketball coverage at Sports Illustrated.