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Clemson Defeats North Carolina State 74-70 - Recap

Nick Honor scored 21 points leading Clemson to a 74-70 victory over North Carolina State at Littlejohn Coliseum on Tuesday.

The winning margin fell right on the closing number of -4.0, meaning the game was a push for bettors.

Clemson got 11 points from Clyde Trapp and another 8 points from Aamir Simms. Aamir Simms contributed 4 assists, while Aamir Simms cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.

North Carolina State got a 20-point performance from D.J. Funderburk, who was supported by 18 points from Devon Daniels. Shakeel Moore had 3 assists in a losing cause for North Carolina State, while Shakeel Moore grabbed 10 rebounds.

Clemson trailed at halftime, 39-33.

North Carolina State won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 40-34.

Clemson heads into a battle against North Carolina. North Carolina State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Miami.