In a matchup between the fifth-seeded Clemson Tigers and 12th-seeded McNeese State, Clemson's poor shooting led to a significant halftime deficit of 31-13. The Tigers only managed four field goals in the first half, shooting just 1-for-13 from three-point range. However, in the second half, Clemson's defense improved, leveraging their height advantage to pressure McNeese, which began to falter under pressure. As turnovers mounted for McNeese, Clemson started to claw back into the game, highlighting the dynamic shift that can occur in NCAA Tournament play.
Clemson began the game poorly, struggling offensively and finishing the first half with just four field goals, trailing McNeese 31-13 at halftime.
Despite their struggles, Clemson's defense tightened in the second half, which led to McNeese making more mistakes and saw their lead shrink significantly.
Clemson's size advantage over McNeese was evident, as their taller players became a factor in the game, especially defensively after halftime.
McNeese's early performance mirrored historic upsets in NCAA tournaments but ultimately became vulnerable to pressure as the game progressed.
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