Viktor Lakhin scored 20 of his 22 points in the first half and No. 23 Clemson kept riding waves of momentum in drubbing visiting North Carolina 85-65 on Monday night.
Chase Hunter added 19 points and Jaeden Zackery poured in a strong performance as Clemson dominated the game from start to finish, capitalizing on a strong first-half lead to seal their 20-point victory.
The game began with Clemson applying intense defensive pressure on North Carolina, limiting their shooting options and forcing tough shots. On the other end of the court, Clemson's offense clicked into high gear, with Lakhin leading the charge as they built a significant first-half lead.
As the game wore on, Clemson continued to dominate, with Hunter and Zackery contributing key plays on both ends of the court to keep North Carolina at bay. Despite a strong effort from the visitors, Clemson's momentum proved too much to overcome, and they cruised to an impressive 85-65 victory.
The win marked an important milestone for Clemson, as they look to build on their recent success and make a push for the top of their conference standings. With their victory over North Carolina, they sent a strong message to the rest of the league that they are a force to be reckoned with.
As for North Carolina, the loss served as a setback in their own conference title aspirations. They will look to regroup and refocus as they prepare for their next matchup, determined to bounce back from the tough defeat.
For Clemson, the focus now shifts to their upcoming games, where they will look to continue their winning ways and build on the momentum generated by their dominant performance against North Carolina. With their sights firmly set on the top of the conference standings, they are poised to make a serious push for the title in the coming weeks.