Clemson fans were heading for the exits by the game’s final media timeout, with Louisville leading Clemson by 15 points (67-52) at the 3:37 mark of the second half. The Cardinals somehow held on. The Tigers go home with a loss, but not as demoralizing as expected. This is a developing story and will be updated.

Clemson enters the game with momentum, setting multiple program records this season, including most regular-season wins (26), most ACC wins (18), and most double-digit ACC wins (15)