Get ready for an electrifying ACC showdown this Saturday evening as the Clemson Tigers roll into Blacksburg to face the Virginia Tech Hokies! Clemson, riding a scorching 4-game win streak, enters the matchup with a stellar 16-4 record and an 8-1 conference mark, dominating the ACC this season. But will they keep the momentum going?
Virginia Tech, on the other hand, has had a rough season so far, sitting at 8-11 overall and 3-5 in the ACC. Despite being the underdog, the Hokies will look to challenge the Tigers, who are hungry for their fifth straight win.
Expect a methodical, slow-paced game, as both teams rank low in tempo. But don’t let the pace fool you—Clemson boasts a major edge in both offensive and defensive efficiency, with key players like senior guard Chase Hunter leading the charge. Hunter is on fire, averaging 17.9 points per game, and has dropped over 20 points in three of the Tigers’ last four contests, especially excelling from beyond the arc with 40% shooting in his last five games.
The Hokies will rely on Tobi Lawal, their top scorer at 12.5 points per game, but Clemson’s depth with four players averaging double digits makes them the clear favorite. As the Tigers gear up to take down Virginia Tech, they’ll need to stay focused, especially with their tight schedule and tough competition from ACC powerhouses like Duke and Louisville.
Catch the action live at 5 PM EST on the ACC Network—will Clemson continue their dominance or will the Hokies pull off an upset?
