Clemson men’s basketball will aim to maintain its momentum as it heads into a pivotal ACC matchup against Notre Dame at Purcell Pavilion in South Bend on Saturday night. With a strong overall record of 13-3 and an unbeaten 3-0 mark in conference play, the Tigers are looking to extend their winning streak, which currently stands at six games after a recent 74-70 victory over No. 24 SMU at Littlejohn Coliseum. This performance has garnered Clemson recognition, as they have received votes in the recent Coaches Poll.
In the battle against Notre Dame, which boasts a record of 10-5 and is 1-1 in ACC action, Clemson will face a team recovering from a narrow one-point loss to California. Jalen Haralson carries the scoring load for the Fighting Irish, while the team adjusts to the absence of leading scorer Markus Burton, sidelined since early December due to a broken ankle. Despite these challenges, Notre Dame holds a slight edge over Clemson historically, leading their all-time series.
As the game approaches tipoff at 6 p.m. ET, viewers can tune in nationally on ESPN2 to catch the contest. Throughout the game, Clemson’s solid defense will be crucial, as they have consistently limited opponents’ scoring, including holding SMU to 20 points below their average in the last game. The Tigers have performed well under pressure, winning several closely contested games, which suggests another tightly fought battle against Notre Dame.
Clemson’s ability to secure a 4-0 start in the ACC would be a significant accomplishment, reinforcing their trajectory toward potential NCAA Tournament appearances for the third consecutive year. With RJ Godfrey poised to continue his impactful play, the Tigers are prepared to take on the Fighting Irish in what promises to be an exciting showdown.