- Matchup: Clemson Tigers vs North Carolina Tar Heels
- Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
- Venue: Dean E. Smith Center, Chapel Hill, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
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The North Carolina Tar Heels (22-6) aim to secure a victory against the Clemson Tigers (20-8) at the Dean E. Smith Center this Tuesday.
In their previous outing, the Clemson Tigers triumphed over Louisville with a score of 80-75. The Tigers committed 15 fouls, whereas Louisville recorded 23. Clemson managed to convert 10 of their 36 attempts from beyond the arc. Louisville shot 58.3% from the free-throw line, netting 7 out of 12. They secured a total of 33 rebounds (9 offensive, 24 defensive) without any blocks. Louisville contributed 12 assists and registered 5 steals. Defensively, Clemson allowed their opponents to shoot 45.3% from the field, as they went 29 for 64. The Tigers also dished out 12 assists while forcing 11 turnovers and recording 9 steals. In terms of rebounds, they grabbed a total of 30, with 4 on the offensive end. At the free-throw line, Clemson was effective, hitting 24 of 34 attempts for a shooting percentage of 70.6%. Their overall shooting efficiency was 49.0% (24 of 49), including 8 of 21 from three-point territory.
Jestin Porter significantly contributed to the team’s success, scoring 16 points on 6 of 10 shooting during 27 minutes on the floor. He shot an impressive 60.0% and also provided 3 assists.
This season, Clemson enters this game with a record of 20-8. They average 9.8 turnovers per game while committing 16.3 personal fouls. As a team, Clemson collects 34.8 rebounds per game and has a total of 363 assists this season, ranking 276th in Division 1. The Tigers shoot 33.9% from three-point range (229 of 676) and 72.6% from the free-throw line, averaging 74.5 points per game, which places them at 221st in D-1, while hitting 45.8% from the floor.
Defensively, the Tigers force an average of 11.6 turnovers per game and draw 18.1 fouls. Clemson allows opponents to shoot 31.5% from three-point range and ranks 18th nationally in points per game conceded (65.6). Additionally, they allow a field goal percentage of 41.2% (625 of 1,516) and pull down 31.6 rebounds per game, ranking 4th in college basketball for least assists allowed with a total of 288 this season.
In their last game, the North Carolina Tar Heels emerged victorious over Virginia Tech with a score of 89-82. Regarding rebounding, North Carolina allowed Virginia Tech to gather 19 rebounds (4 offensive). They shot 39.1% from beyond the arc, successfully making 9 out of 23 attempts, and were perfect at the free-throw line, hitting 11 of 11 (100.0%). Virginia Tech shot 31 of 62 from the field (50.0%), while North Carolina finished with 29 out of 52 (55.8%). From three-point land, the Tar Heels converted 8 of 20 attempts (40.0%) and made 23 free throws for a rate of 76.7%. Virginia Tech committed 24 fouls, resulting in 30 free-throw attempts for the Tar Heels. They also registered 5 steals during the game, with a total of 30 rebounds (21 defensive and 9 offensive).
Henri Veesaar played a crucial role for North Carolina, scoring 26 points over 33 minutes of play while also contributing 2 assists. He shot 55.0% from the field, making 11 of 20 shots, and added 7 rebounds.
This season, North Carolina holds a 22-6 record. The Tar Heels average 14.5 fouls per game, while shooting 68.0% from the free-throw line. They tally 16.2 assists per game (57th in the nation) and average 9.4 turnovers. North Carolina has amassed 2,257 points this season, averaging 80.6 points per game, and secures 38.5 rebounds daily. Their shooting accuracy stands at 47.4% from the floor, ranking them 57th nationally.
On defense, the Tar Heels permit opponents to shoot 34.0% from three-point territory (222 of 652) and 69.7% from the free-throw line. They concede 12.6 assists and 34.5 rebounds per game, ranking 119th and 199th in the country, respectively. North Carolina ranks 94th in college basketball for points allowed per game at 70.8 and forces opponents into an average of 9.5 turnovers while permitting 41.2% shooting from the field (43rd in the nation).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA game against the spread?
Pick: Go with North Carolina
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