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Hoops Dynasty HOOPS DYNASTY
Conference Iba
Final -
1/6/2026
75
  1 2 F
NC State 28 47 75
Clemson 30 36 66
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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cEdward Simons 23 4-8 0-0 6-9 3 8 0 1 0 1 2 14
pfCurtis Johnston 31 8-16 0-0 1-4 1 4 0 1 4 0 2 17
sfDouglas Hopkins 28 3-5 0-0 2-2 0 4 2 3 0 2 3 8
sfJames Wright 22 3-6 1-3 4-4 1 5 4 2 2 0 4 11
pgJim Blagg 25 2-8 0-2 4-4 3 3 6 2 0 0 1 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
sgJoseph Kovach 21 2-4 0-0 0-0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 4
pgMathew Doby 18 3-6 2-5 2-2 0 6 0 2 1 0 1 10
cKevin Hitch 17 0-0 0-0 1-2 0 3 0 1 0 1 2 1
pgBobby Stanley 15 0-0 0-0 2-2 2 2 1 1 1 0 0 2
Totals 200 25-53 3-10 22-29 10 36 14 15 8 4 15 75
Percentages   .472 .300 .759                

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STARTERS MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
cJames Sparks 23 4-12 0-0 3-4 3 9 0 4 1 1 3 11
pfCharles Brown 19 3-6 0-0 2-2 2 5 0 1 0 1 2 8
pfDelbert Durham 24 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 3 0 2 2 1 1 2
sgKevin Ellis 20 1-8 1-7 3-4 2 3 4 2 1 0 4 6
pgWilliam Louden 26 3-9 2-7 0-0 0 2 2 1 0 0 5 8
BENCH MIN FGM-A FGM3-A FTM-A OFF REB AST TO STL BLK PF PTS
pgRichard Ruth 22 6-13 3-10 2-2 0 2 2 2 2 0 4 17
pfFred Carson 16 1-2 0-1 0-0 1 2 3 1 3 1 2 2
cChristopher Strong 13 1-2 0-0 0-0 2 3 0 0 0 1 2 2
sfJames Steward 13 1-2 0-0 0-1 2 3 1 2 0 1 0 2
sgMichael Kent 12 3-4 0-0 0-0 0 1 2 1 3 0 2 6
pfChristopher Yamada 9 0-3 0-0 0-0 1 4 0 1 0 1 0 0
sfDonald Haycraft 3 1-2 0-0 0-0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 2
Totals 200 25-65 6-25 10-13 16 38 14 17 12 7 25 66
Percentages   .385 .240 .769                

NCSU
28
11-26
0-4
6-9
6
19
7
9
4
4
5
22
6
8
2
3
47
14-27
3-6
16-20
4
17
7
6
4
0
10
18
17
4
2
14
75
25-53
3-10
22-29
10
36
14
15
8
4
15
40
23
12
4
17
POINTS
FIELD GOALS
3-POINT FIELD GOALS
FREE THROWS
OFFENSIVE REBOUNDS
REBOUNDS
ASSISTS
TURNOVERS
STEALS
BLOCKS
PLAYER FOULS
POINTS IN PAINT
POINTS OFF TURNOVERS
SECOND CHANCE POINTS
FAST BREAK POINTS
BENCH POINTS
CU
30
12-33
4-13
2-2
8
18
7
7
8
2
10
16
13
7
10
13
36
13-32
2-12
8-11
8
20
7
10
4
5
15
16
2
5
2
18
66
25-65
6-25
10-13
16
38
14
17
12
7
25
32
15
12
12
31
PLAYER OF THE GAME
pf Curtis Johnston NC State
17 Points, 4 Rebounds, 4 Steals
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh)
 SG - James Wright (fresh)
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fresh)
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fresh)
 C - Edward Simons (fresh)
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (fresh)
 SG - Kevin Ellis (fresh)
 SF - Delbert Durham (fresh)
 PF - Charles Brown (fresh)
 C - James Sparks (fresh)
 
20:00ClemsonJames Sparks wins the tip0-0
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+1) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-3) 
19:41ClemsonDelbert Durham can't connect on a pull-up jumper from the left side0-0
19:39NC StateDouglas Hopkins grabs the defensive rebound0-0
19:10NC StateCurtis Johnston is open and scores on a floater in the paint on a great pass from James Wright2-0
18:47ClemsonJames Sparks lays it in on a great pass from William Louden out of a doubleteam2-2
18:23NC StateDouglas Hopkins misses badly on a pull-up jumper from the right side2-2
18:22ClemsonCharles Brown pulls down the rebound2-2
18:18ClemsonKevin Ellis is hacked by Edward Simons - foul #1 on Edward Simons, team foul #12-2
18:13ClemsonKevin Ellis misses long on a 3 from the right corner2-2
18:12ClemsonKevin Ellis pulls down the offensive rebound2-2
17:54ClemsonJames Sparks's floater is knocked away by Edward Simons2-2
17:52NC StateJames Wright grabs the board2-2
17:36NC StateJames Wright can't connect on a 3pt attempt from the right wing2-2
17:34ClemsonCharles Brown snags the defensive board2-2
17:22ClemsonJames Sparks's pass is off the mark and out of bounds2-2
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Fred Carson (PF), Christopher Strong (C)
Charles Brown, James Sparks
 
17:20NC StateCurtis Johnston is hacked by Kevin Ellis in the backcourt - foul #1 on Kevin Ellis, team foul #12-2
17:04NC StateFred Carson is called for the reach on Curtis Johnston - foul #1 on Fred Carson, team foul #22-2
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (PG), James Steward (SF)
William Louden, Delbert Durham
 
16:50NC StateDouglas Hopkins scores on a runner from the baseline set up by Jim Blagg4-2
16:42ClemsonKevin Ellis can't connect on a 3pt attempt from straight away4-2
16:40NC StateDouglas Hopkins snags the defensive board4-2
16:13NC StateCurtis Johnston scores on a jump hook from the left block on a great pass from Jim Blagg6-2
16:06ClemsonJames Wright takes the ball from Fred Carson6-2
16:03NC StateJim Blagg hits the finger roll on a great pass from James Wright8-2
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 2 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Wright (fairly fresh)
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fairly fresh) 4 pts.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh)
 
LineupClemson
 PG - Richard Ruth (fresh)
 SG - Kevin Ellis (fairly fresh)
 SF - James Steward (fresh)
 PF - Fred Carson (fresh)
 C - Christopher Strong (fresh)
 
15:43ClemsonRichard Ruth connects on the 3 pointer from the left corner on a great pass from James Steward8-5
15:20NC StateFred Carson takes the ball from Curtis Johnston8-5
15:05ClemsonRichard Ruth shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt attempt from the right wing8-5
15:03NC StateCurtis Johnston grabs the board8-5
14:40NC StateEdward Simons misses long on a floater from the baseline8-5
14:38ClemsonJames Steward snags the defensive board8-5
14:32ClemsonRichard Ruth splits the doubleteam but misses short on a 3pt attempt from the right wing8-5
14:31ClemsonJames Steward pulls down the offensive rebound8-5
14:22ClemsonKevin Ellis is hacked by Jim Blagg - foul #1 on Jim Blagg, team foul #28-5
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Mathew Doby (SG), Joseph Kovach (SF), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Douglas Hopkins, Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG), Michael Kent (SG), Delbert Durham (SF), Charles Brown (PF), James Sparks (C)
Richard Ruth, Kevin Ellis, James Steward, Fred Carson, Christopher Strong
 
14:09ClemsonCurtis Johnston steals it from James Sparks8-5
14:05NC StateMichael Kent steps in front of the Bobby Stanley pass in the backcourt8-5
14:04ClemsonWilliam Louden lays it in on a nice dish by Michael Kent8-7
14:01NC StateWilliam Louden is called for the reach on Curtis Johnston in the backcourt - foul #1 on William Louden, team foul #38-7
13:44NC StateCurtis Johnston can't connect on a turnaround from the baseline but he's fouled by Charles Brown - foul #1 on Charles Brown, team foul #48-7
13:44NC StateCurtis Johnston misses the 1st free throw8-7
13:44NC StateCurtis Johnston makes the 2nd free throw9-7
13:33ClemsonJames Sparks misses the lay-in9-7
13:31ClemsonJames Sparks snags the offensive board9-7
13:07ClemsonJames Sparks misses long on a driving attempt from close range but the foul's on Kevin Hitch - foul #1 on Kevin Hitch, team foul #39-7
13:07ClemsonJames Sparks makes the 1st free throw9-8
13:07ClemsonJames Sparks makes the 2nd free throw9-9
12:46NC StateCurtis Johnston misses short on a jump hook from the right block9-9
12:45ClemsonJames Sparks snags the defensive board9-9
12:21ClemsonCharles Brown misses long on a jump hook from the right block9-9
12:19NC StateMathew Doby grabs the board9-9
12:00NC StateCurtis Johnston comes up short on the runner in the lane9-9
11:59NC StateBobby Stanley snags the offensive board9-9
LineupNC State
 PG - Bobby Stanley (fairly fresh)
 SG - Mathew Doby (fairly fresh)
 SF - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh)
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tiring) 5 pts.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fairly fresh)
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Michael Kent (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SF - Delbert Durham (fairly fresh)
 PF - Charles Brown (fairly fresh) 2 reb.
 C - James Sparks (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 
11:52NC StateMichael Kent steals it from Mathew Doby9-9
11:48ClemsonMichael Kent hits the finger roll9-11
11:29NC StateCharles Brown is called for the reach on Curtis Johnston - foul #2 on Charles Brown, team foul #59-11
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), James Wright (SG), Douglas Hopkins (SF), Edward Simons (C)
Bobby Stanley, Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (PG), Kevin Ellis (SG), James Steward (SF), Fred Carson (PF), Christopher Strong (C)
William Louden, Michael Kent, Delbert Durham, Charles Brown, James Sparks
 
11:05NC StateRichard Ruth picks off the pass by Douglas Hopkins9-11
11:02ClemsonRichard Ruth lays it in9-13
10:37NC StateCurtis Johnston is alone and drills a shot in the paint on a nice dish by Douglas Hopkins11-13
10:14ClemsonCurtis Johnston steals the ball from Kevin Ellis11-13
09:50NC StateCurtis Johnston misses short on a floater from the right block11-13
09:48NC StateJames Wright hits the follow up shot13-13
09:41ClemsonKevin Ellis drills a 3 from the right corner set up by Fred Carson13-16
09:39NC StateJim Blagg is fouled in the backcourt by Christopher Strong - foul #1 on Christopher Strong, team foul #613-16
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (SG), Joseph Kovach (SF), Kevin Hitch (C)
James Wright, Curtis Johnston, Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG), Delbert Durham (SF), Christopher Yamada (C)
Richard Ruth, James Steward, Christopher Strong
 
09:23NC StateKevin Hitch clanks a runner near the basket but he's fouled by Kevin Ellis - foul #2 on Kevin Ellis, team foul #713-16
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (SG), James Sparks (C)
Kevin Ellis, Fred Carson
 
09:23NC StateKevin Hitch makes the 1st free throw14-16
09:23NC StateKevin Hitch misses the 2nd free throw14-16
09:23ClemsonChristopher Yamada grabs the defensive rebound14-16
09:10ClemsonJames Sparks's fadeaway is rejected by Douglas Hopkins14-16
09:09NC StateJoseph Kovach grabs the board14-16
08:40NC StateMathew Doby misses badly on a 3 from straight away14-16
08:38ClemsonThe rebound goes to William Louden14-16
08:32ClemsonJames Sparks is fouled on the floor by Kevin Hitch - foul #2 on Kevin Hitch, team foul #414-16
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Edward Simons (C)
Jim Blagg, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson 
08:16ClemsonJames Sparks makes the runner from the baseline on a nice dish by Richard Ruth14-18
07:58NC StateDouglas Hopkins buries a jump hook in the paint set up by Bobby Stanley16-18
LineupNC State
 PG - Bobby Stanley (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mathew Doby (fresh)
 SF - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh)
 PF - Douglas Hopkins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 reb.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh)
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Ruth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Delbert Durham (fresh)
 PF - Christopher Yamada (fairly fresh)
 C - James Sparks (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 2 reb.
 
07:35ClemsonBobby Stanley steals the ball from Delbert Durham16-18
07:19NC StateEdward Simons misses short on a fadeaway from the right wing16-18
07:18ClemsonJames Sparks snags the defensive board16-18
07:09ClemsonChristopher Yamada hits the front of the rim on the floater from the right side16-18
07:08NC StateThe rebound goes to Edward Simons16-18
06:46NC StateJoseph Kovach misses the dunk attempt16-18
06:45NC StateEdward Simons hits the follow up shot18-18
06:29ClemsonRichard Ruth misses the 3pt jumper from the left wing18-18
06:28ClemsonChristopher Yamada snags the offensive board18-18
06:20ClemsonRichard Ruth is fouled on the floor by Mathew Doby - foul #1 on Mathew Doby, team foul #518-18
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), James Wright (SG), Curtis Johnston (PF), Kevin Hitch (C)
Bobby Stanley, Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach, Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
Michael Kent (SG), James Steward (SF), Fred Carson (PF), Christopher Strong (C)
Richard Ruth, Delbert Durham, Christopher Yamada, James Sparks
 
06:03ClemsonWilliam Louden connects on the 3pt jumper from the left wing18-21
06:00NC StateFred Carson steps in front of the Kevin Hitch pass in the backcourt18-21
05:52ClemsonWilliam Louden splits the doubleteam but misses short on a floater from just outside the lane18-21
05:51NC StateKevin Hitch pulls down the rebound18-21
05:37NC StateChristopher Strong denies the turnaround by Jim Blagg18-21
05:36NC StateJim Blagg hits the follow up shot20-21
05:18ClemsonWilliam Louden can't connect on a 3pt shot from straight away20-21
05:17NC StateJames Wright pulls down the rebound20-21
04:56NC StateCurtis Johnston buries a jump hook in the paint and he's fouled by Fred Carson - foul #2 on Fred Carson, team foul #822-21
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SF)
Douglas Hopkins
 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (SG), Donald Haycraft (SF), James Sparks (C)
Michael Kent, James Steward, Fred Carson
 
04:56NC StateCurtis Johnston misses the free throw22-21
04:56ClemsonChristopher Strong snags the defensive board22-21
04:37ClemsonWilliam Louden works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from straight away22-21
04:36ClemsonChristopher Strong gets the offensive rebound22-21
04:17ClemsonThe jump hook by Donald Haycraft is blocked by Kevin Hitch22-21
04:15ClemsonDonald Haycraft hits the follow up shot22-23
03:55NC StateJoseph Kovach connects on the driving attempt in the lane set up by James Wright24-23
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Wright (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 SF - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tiring) 9 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fairly fresh) 1 pts.
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (tiring) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Ruth (fairly fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast.
 SF - Donald Haycraft (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Christopher Strong (tiring) 2 reb.
 C - James Sparks (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb.
 
03:36ClemsonWilliam Louden throws a bad pass out of bounds24-23
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Mathew Doby (SG), Douglas Hopkins (SF), Edward Simons (C)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson
Michael Kent (PG), Kevin Ellis (SG), Delbert Durham (SF), Charles Brown (PF), Fred Carson (C)
William Louden, Richard Ruth, Donald Haycraft, Christopher Strong, James Sparks
 
03:34NC StateDouglas Hopkins's pass is intercepted by Kevin Ellis in the backcourt24-23
03:33ClemsonMichael Kent lays it in on a great pass from Kevin Ellis24-25
03:20NC StateEdward Simons can't connect on a driving attempt from the baseline24-25
03:19ClemsonMichael Kent snags the defensive board24-25
03:13ClemsonMichael Kent double dribbles24-25
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Christopher Yamada (C)
Fred Carson
 
03:06NC StateMichael Kent takes the ball from Mathew Doby in the backcourt24-25
02:59ClemsonKevin Ellis misses short on a 3pt shot from the left corner24-25
02:57NC StateDouglas Hopkins grabs the defensive rebound24-25
02:29NC StateDouglas Hopkins is whistled for a carry24-25
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SF)
Curtis Johnston
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG)
Michael Kent
 
02:22ClemsonWilliam Louden buries a 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Kevin Ellis24-28
01:53NC StateMathew Doby misses long on an open 3pt jumper from straight away24-28
01:52NC StateBobby Stanley grabs the offensive rebound24-28
01:36NC StateDouglas Hopkins hits the front of the rim on the jumper from the left wing but he's hacked by William Louden - foul #2 on William Louden, team foul #924-28
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), Kevin Hitch (C)
Bobby Stanley, Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
James Steward (SF), Fred Carson (PF), James Sparks (C)
Delbert Durham, Charles Brown, Christopher Yamada
 
01:36NC StateDouglas Hopkins makes the 1st free throw25-28
01:36NC StateDouglas Hopkins makes the 2nd free throw26-28
01:28ClemsonJames Sparks's floater is tipped away by Douglas Hopkins26-28
01:26ClemsonJames Steward pulls down the offensive rebound26-28
01:20ClemsonKevin Ellis misses short on a shot from the left wing26-28
01:19ClemsonJames Sparks tips it but misses26-28
01:17NC StateMathew Doby grabs the board26-28
01:01NC StateKevin Ellis is called for the reach on Jim Blagg - foul #3 on Kevin Ellis, team foul #1026-28
SubsNC State
James Wright (SG), Curtis Johnston (PF)
Mathew Doby, Douglas Hopkins
 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (SG)
Kevin Ellis
 
01:01NC StateJim Blagg makes the 1st free throw27-28
01:01NC StateJim Blagg makes the 2nd free throw28-28
00:45ClemsonFred Carson can't connect on a 3pt jumper from the right corner28-28
00:43NC StateKevin Hitch pulls down the rebound28-28
00:41NC StateRichard Ruth steals the ball from Jim Blagg in the backcourt28-28
00:40ClemsonRichard Ruth hits the finger roll28-30
00:19NC StateJames Sparks swats the shot by Curtis Johnston28-30
00:18NC StateJim Blagg can't tip it in28-30
00:16ClemsonRichard Ruth snags the defensive board28-30
00:03ClemsonJames Steward misses badly on a jumper from the right side28-30
00:01NC StateJames Wright snags the defensive board28-30
00:00NC StateJames Wright hits the front of the rim on the fullcourt shot28-30
TimeTeamPlayScore
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 6 pts. 2 ast.
 SG - James Wright (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb.
 SF - Douglas Hopkins (fresh) 6 pts. 3 reb. 2 blk.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (fresh) 9 pts. 2 stl.
 C - Edward Simons (fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast.
 SG - Richard Ruth (fresh) 7 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Delbert Durham (fresh)
 PF - Charles Brown (fresh) 2 reb.
 C - James Sparks (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb.
 
20:00NC StateDouglas Hopkins inbounds the ball28-30
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-3) 
19:46NC StateDouglas Hopkins is open but misses the lay-in28-30
19:45ClemsonDelbert Durham gets the rebound28-30
19:38ClemsonDelbert Durham is whistled for traveling28-30
19:36NC StateJames Wright is fouled in the backcourt by William Louden - foul #3 on William Louden, team foul #128-30
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Michael Kent (SG)
William Louden
 
19:18NC StateCurtis Johnston lays it up and in on a nice dish by Jim Blagg30-30
19:03ClemsonCharles Brown lays it up and in set up by Michael Kent30-32
18:44NC StateMichael Kent is called for the reach on Edward Simons - foul #1 on Michael Kent, team foul #230-32
18:25NC StateJames Wright comes up short on the jumper from the left side30-32
18:24ClemsonThe rebound goes to James Sparks30-32
18:08ClemsonJames Sparks makes the floater from just outside the lane and he's hacked by James Wright - foul #1 on James Wright, team foul #130-34
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Mathew Doby (SG), Joseph Kovach (SF), Kevin Hitch (C)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Douglas Hopkins, Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
James Steward (SF), Fred Carson (PF)
Delbert Durham, Charles Brown
 
18:08ClemsonJames Sparks misses the free throw30-34
18:08NC StateMathew Doby pulls down the rebound30-34
17:39NC StateCurtis Johnston is wide open but clanks a floater from the right block30-34
17:37ClemsonRichard Ruth gets the rebound30-34
17:32ClemsonMichael Kent misses badly on a turnaround from close range30-34
17:31NC StateKevin Hitch grabs the board30-34
17:26NC StateJoseph Kovach loses the dribble to James Sparks in the backcourt30-34
17:11ClemsonJames Sparks misses the easy layup30-34
17:10ClemsonFred Carson grabs the offensive rebound30-34
16:54ClemsonRichard Ruth evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt attempt from straight away30-34
16:53NC StateThe rebound goes to Curtis Johnston30-34
16:37NC StateJames Steward denies the turnaround by Curtis Johnston30-34
16:36ClemsonFred Carson snags the defensive board30-34
16:34ClemsonMathew Doby picks off the pass by Richard Ruth in the backcourt30-34
16:17NC StateJoseph Kovach's pass is intercepted by Fred Carson30-34
16:09ClemsonMichael Kent buries a pull-up jumper from the left side on a nice dish by Richard Ruth30-36
15:49NC StateCurtis Johnston makes the wide open jumper from the baseline32-36
LineupNC State
 PG - Bobby Stanley (fairly fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mathew Doby (fairly fresh)
 SF - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tiring) 13 pts. 2 reb. 2 stl.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupClemson
 PG - Richard Ruth (tiring) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Michael Kent (tiring) 6 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl.
 SF - James Steward (fairly fresh) 3 reb.
 PF - Fred Carson (fairly fresh) 2 reb. 3 stl.
 C - James Sparks (tiring) 8 pts. 5 reb.
 
15:42ClemsonRichard Ruth drills a jumper from the right side on a great pass from Fred Carson32-38
15:20NC StateFred Carson swats the short shot by Curtis Johnston32-38
15:18ClemsonJames Sparks grabs the board32-38
15:14ClemsonRichard Ruth works out of a doubleteam but hits the front of the rim on the 3pt attempt from the right wing32-38
15:12NC StateMathew Doby gets the rebound32-38
15:01NC StateMathew Doby is fouled on the floor by James Sparks - foul #1 on James Sparks, team foul #332-38
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), James Wright (SG), Douglas Hopkins (SF), Edward Simons (C)
Bobby Stanley, Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG), Kevin Ellis (SG), Delbert Durham (SF), Charles Brown (PF), Christopher Strong (C)
Richard Ruth, Michael Kent, James Steward, Fred Carson, James Sparks
 
14:51NC StateJames Wright's pass is off the mark and out of bounds32-38
14:43ClemsonCharles Brown loses the dribble to Curtis Johnston32-38
14:29NC StateJim Blagg misses long on an open 3 from the left wing32-38
14:27NC StateCurtis Johnston hits the follow up shot34-38
14:15ClemsonChristopher Strong can't throw it down34-38
14:14ClemsonCharles Brown grabs the offensive board34-38
14:04ClemsonKevin Ellis misses short on a shot from the free throw line but the foul's on James Wright - foul #2 on James Wright, team foul #234-38
14:04ClemsonKevin Ellis misses the 1st free throw34-38
14:04ClemsonKevin Ellis makes the 2nd free throw34-39
13:42NC StateDouglas Hopkins hits a fadeaway jumper from the free throw line36-39
13:27ClemsonDelbert Durham is hacked by James Wright - foul #3 on James Wright, team foul #336-39
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Christopher Yamada (C)
Charles Brown
 
13:20ClemsonChristopher Yamada hits the front of the rim on the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line36-39
13:18ClemsonChristopher Strong tips it back up and in36-41
12:55NC StateCurtis Johnston is denied on a layup by Christopher Yamada36-41
12:53ClemsonWilliam Louden snags the defensive board36-41
12:35ClemsonChristopher Yamada is whistled for traveling36-41
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Mathew Doby (SG), Joseph Kovach (SF)
Jim Blagg, James Wright, Curtis Johnston
 
SubsClemson
Donald Haycraft (SF), Charles Brown (PF)
Delbert Durham, Christopher Yamada
 
12:14NC StateMathew Doby is alone and drills a jumper from close range on a great pass from Joseph Kovach38-41
11:57ClemsonKevin Ellis misses the 3pt attempt from straight away38-41
11:56NC StateDouglas Hopkins gets the rebound38-41
LineupNC State
 PG - Bobby Stanley (fresh) 1 ast.
 SG - Mathew Doby (fresh) 2 pts.
 SF - Joseph Kovach (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Douglas Hopkins (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Edward Simons (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb.
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 1 ast. 3 pf.
 SG - Kevin Ellis (tiring) 4 pts. 2 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Donald Haycraft (fresh) 2 pts.
 PF - Charles Brown (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 C - Christopher Strong (tiring) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
11:27NC StateEdward Simons drills a shot in the paint and he's fouled by Christopher Strong - foul #2 on Christopher Strong, team foul #440-41
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Fred Carson (PF), Christopher Yamada (C)
Charles Brown, Christopher Strong
 
11:27NC StateEdward Simons makes the free throw41-41
11:15ClemsonKevin Ellis misses short on a driving attempt in the lane but he's fouled by Douglas Hopkins - foul #1 on Douglas Hopkins, team foul #441-41
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), Kevin Hitch (C)
Bobby Stanley, Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
Delbert Durham (SF)
Donald Haycraft
 
11:15ClemsonKevin Ellis makes the 1st free throw41-42
11:15ClemsonKevin Ellis makes the 2nd free throw41-43
10:58NC StateJim Blagg's floater is knocked away by Delbert Durham41-43
10:56ClemsonChristopher Yamada pulls down the rebound41-43
10:39ClemsonWilliam Louden is fouled on the floor by Douglas Hopkins - foul #2 on Douglas Hopkins, team foul #541-43
SubsNC State
James Wright (SG), Curtis Johnston (PF)
Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach
 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (PG)
William Louden
 
10:23ClemsonFred Carson makes the turnaround from the left block on a great pass from Kevin Ellis41-45
10:10NC StateJames Wright makes the shot from just outside the lane set up by Jim Blagg43-45
09:54ClemsonKevin Ellis is fouled on the floor by Curtis Johnston - foul #1 on Curtis Johnston, team foul #643-45
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Joseph Kovach (SF)
Jim Blagg, Douglas Hopkins
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG), James Steward (SF), Charles Brown (PF), James Sparks (C)
Kevin Ellis, Delbert Durham, Fred Carson, Christopher Yamada
 
09:42ClemsonJames Wright steals the ball from James Steward43-45
09:39NC StateJoseph Kovach lays it up and in set up by James Wright45-45
09:29ClemsonJames Steward's pass is off the mark and out of bounds45-45
SubsNC State
Mathew Doby (SG), Edward Simons (C)
James Wright, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson 
09:16NC StateEdward Simons hits a runner from the left block47-45
09:09ClemsonJames Sparks misses short on a floater from the right wing47-45
09:08NC StateCurtis Johnston grabs the board47-45
08:49NC StateBobby Stanley is fouled on the floor by William Louden - foul #4 on William Louden, team foul #547-45
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), Douglas Hopkins (PF)
Bobby Stanley, Curtis Johnston
 
SubsClemson
Kevin Ellis (SG), Delbert Durham (SF), Fred Carson (C)
William Louden, James Steward, James Sparks
 
08:23NC StateJoseph Kovach misses badly on a jumpshot from the right wing47-45
08:21ClemsonThe rebound goes to Kevin Ellis47-45
08:17ClemsonRichard Ruth is doubleteamed and called for traveling47-45
SubsNC State
Kevin Hitch (C)
Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
Christopher Strong (C)
Charles Brown
 
07:55NC StateMathew Doby knocks in the 3pt attempt from the left corner50-45
07:43ClemsonRichard Ruth evades the doubleteam and hits a 3pt shot from the right corner on a nice dish by Fred Carson50-48
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fresh) 6 pts. 4 ast.
 SG - Mathew Doby (fairly fresh) 5 pts.
 SF - Joseph Kovach (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Douglas Hopkins (tiring) 8 pts. 4 reb. 2 blk.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupClemson
 PG - Richard Ruth (fairly fresh) 12 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SG - Kevin Ellis (tiring) 6 pts. 3 ast. 3 pf.
 SF - Delbert Durham (fresh)
 PF - Fred Carson (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 2 reb. 3 stl.
 C - Christopher Strong (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 
07:28NC StateMathew Doby buries a 3pt shot from the left corner on a nice dish by Jim Blagg53-48
07:14ClemsonKevin Ellis misses short on a 3pt attempt from the left wing53-48
07:12ClemsonDelbert Durham hits the follow up shot53-50
06:48NC StateJim Blagg misses short on a floater from the free throw line but he's fouled by Richard Ruth - foul #1 on Richard Ruth, team foul #653-50
SubsNC State
James Wright (SG), Curtis Johnston (PF), Edward Simons (C)
Mathew Doby, Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG), Michael Kent (SG), James Steward (SF), Charles Brown (PF), James Sparks (C)
Richard Ruth, Kevin Ellis, Delbert Durham, Fred Carson, Christopher Strong
 
06:48NC StateJim Blagg makes the 1st free throw54-50
06:48NC StateJim Blagg makes the 2nd free throw55-50
06:34ClemsonCharles Brown hits the front of the rim on the turnaround near the basket but the foul's on Curtis Johnston - foul #2 on Curtis Johnston, team foul #755-50
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG)
Jim Blagg
 
SubsClemson 
06:34ClemsonCharles Brown makes the 1st free throw55-51
06:34ClemsonCharles Brown makes the 2nd free throw55-52
06:32NC StateJames Wright throws a bad pass out of bounds in the backcourt55-52
06:21Clemson3 seconds is called on James Sparks55-52
06:19NC StateMichael Kent is called for the reach on Bobby Stanley in the backcourt - foul #2 on Michael Kent, team foul #755-52
06:19NC StateBobby Stanley makes the 1st free throw56-52
06:19NC StateBobby Stanley makes the 2nd free throw57-52
06:10ClemsonWilliam Louden evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt shot from the left wing57-52
06:09ClemsonJames Sparks grabs the offensive board57-52
06:04ClemsonJames Sparks misses short on a jumpshot from just outside the lane57-52
06:03NC StateThe rebound goes to Edward Simons57-52
05:51NC StateCharles Brown swats the layup by Edward Simons57-52
05:50NC StateEdward Simons tips it home59-52
05:44ClemsonJames Steward buries a turnaround from the baseline and he's fouled by Douglas Hopkins - foul #3 on Douglas Hopkins, team foul #859-54
05:44ClemsonJames Steward misses the free throw59-54
05:44NC StateJames Wright grabs the board59-54
05:27NC StateEdward Simons is hacked by James Sparks - foul #2 on James Sparks, team foul #859-54
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SF)
Douglas Hopkins
 
SubsClemson
Kevin Ellis (SG), Delbert Durham (SF), Christopher Yamada (PF)
Michael Kent, James Steward, Charles Brown
 
05:27NC StateEdward Simons makes the 1st free throw60-54
05:27NC StateEdward Simons makes the 2nd free throw61-54
05:20ClemsonWilliam Louden shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3pt shot from the left corner61-54
05:18NC StateEdward Simons snags the defensive board61-54
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-4) 
04:57NC StateJames Wright misses the fadeaway from the right wing but he's hacked by Delbert Durham - foul #1 on Delbert Durham, team foul #961-54
SubsNC State
Kevin Hitch (C)
Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (SG), Charles Brown (PF)
Kevin Ellis, James Sparks
 
04:57NC StateJames Wright makes the 1st free throw62-54
04:57NC StateJames Wright makes the 2nd free throw63-54
04:45ClemsonRichard Ruth is fouled on the floor by James Wright - foul #4 on James Wright, team foul #963-54
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), Mathew Doby (SG)
Bobby Stanley, James Wright
 
SubsClemson 
04:45ClemsonRichard Ruth makes the 1st free throw63-55
04:45ClemsonRichard Ruth makes the 2nd free throw63-56
04:42NC StateJim Blagg loses the dribble to Delbert Durham in the backcourt63-56
04:24ClemsonChristopher Yamada misses badly on a fadeaway near the basket63-56
04:22ClemsonDelbert Durham gets the offensive rebound63-56
04:09ClemsonRichard Ruth shoots over the doubleteam but comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner63-56
04:08ClemsonCharles Brown can't tip it in63-56
04:07NC StateMathew Doby pulls down the rebound63-56
03:46NC StateJim Blagg misses short on a jumpshot from the right wing63-56
03:45NC StateJim Blagg grabs the offensive board63-56
03:27NC StateMathew Doby misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner63-56
03:25ClemsonThe rebound goes to Christopher Yamada63-56
LineupNC State
 PG - Jim Blagg (fairly fresh) 8 pts. 5 ast.
 SG - Mathew Doby (fresh) 8 pts.
 SF - Joseph Kovach (tiring) 4 pts. 1 ast.
 PF - Curtis Johnston (tired) 15 pts. 4 reb. 3 stl.
 C - Kevin Hitch (fairly fresh) 1 pts. 3 reb.
 
LineupClemson
 PG - William Louden (tiring) 8 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf.
 SG - Richard Ruth (fairly fresh) 14 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl.
 SF - Delbert Durham (fairly fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb.
 PF - Charles Brown (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb.
 C - Christopher Yamada (fairly fresh) 4 reb.
 
03:18ClemsonCharles Brown hits the easy wide open finger roll on a great pass from William Louden63-58
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-3) 
03:13NC StateRichard Ruth is called for the reach on Mathew Doby in the backcourt - foul #2 on Richard Ruth, team foul #1063-58
SubsNC State
Bobby Stanley (PG), Douglas Hopkins (SF), Edward Simons (C)
Jim Blagg, Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson
Michael Kent (SG), James Steward (SF), Fred Carson (PF), James Sparks (C)
Richard Ruth, Delbert Durham, Charles Brown, Christopher Yamada
 
03:13NC StateMathew Doby makes the 1st free throw64-58
03:13NC StateMathew Doby makes the 2nd free throw65-58
02:58ClemsonWilliam Louden evades the doubleteam but misses long on a 3pt jumper from the right wing65-58
02:56NC StateMathew Doby snags the defensive board65-58
02:56NC StateNC State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)65-58
SubsNC State
Jim Blagg (PG), James Wright (SG)
Bobby Stanley, Mathew Doby
 
SubsClemson
Delbert Durham (SF)
James Steward
 
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-4) 
02:32NC StateJames Wright makes the 3 from the right wing on a great pass from Douglas Hopkins68-58
02:32ClemsonClemson calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining)68-58
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SF)
Curtis Johnston
 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (PG), Charles Brown (PF)
William Louden, Fred Carson
 
02:19ClemsonJames Sparks hits a turnaround from the right block and he's hacked by Edward Simons - foul #2 on Edward Simons, team foul #1068-60
SubsNC State
Kevin Hitch (C)
Edward Simons
 
SubsClemson 
02:19ClemsonJames Sparks makes the free throw68-61
01:58NC StateJim Blagg misses the wide open 3pt jumper from the left wing68-61
01:56ClemsonJames Sparks grabs the board68-61
01:56ClemsonClemson calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining)68-61
SubsNC State
Curtis Johnston (PF), Edward Simons (C)
Joseph Kovach, Kevin Hitch
 
SubsClemson
William Louden (PG), Kevin Ellis (SG)
Richard Ruth, Michael Kent
 
01:47ClemsonCharles Brown knocks in the shot from close range set up by Kevin Ellis68-63
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+3) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a flex offense (uptempo) and a fullcourt press (-3) 
01:23NC StateDelbert Durham steals it from Edward Simons68-63
01:08ClemsonCurtis Johnston steals it from James Sparks68-63
00:46NC StateCurtis Johnston hits a jump hook near the basket set up by Jim Blagg and the foul's on James Sparks - foul #3 on James Sparks, team foul #1170-63
00:46NC StateCurtis Johnston misses the free throw70-63
00:46ClemsonThe rebound goes to Charles Brown70-63
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a flex offense (slowdown) and a man to man (+5) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-3) 
00:40ClemsonCharles Brown clanks a driving attempt in the lane70-63
00:38NC StateEdward Simons gets the rebound70-63
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (-4) 
00:35NC StateEdward Simons is fouled in the backcourt by William Louden - foul #5 on William Louden, team foul #1270-63
SubsNC State 
SubsClemson
Richard Ruth (PG)
William Louden
 
00:35NC StateEdward Simons makes the 1st free throw71-63
00:35NC StateEdward Simons makes the 2nd free throw72-63
00:28ClemsonRichard Ruth knocks in the 3 from the left corner72-66
00:27NC StateKevin Ellis is called for the reach on James Wright in the backcourt - foul #4 on Kevin Ellis, team foul #1372-66
SubsNC State
Joseph Kovach (SF)
Curtis Johnston
 
SubsClemson 
00:27NC StateJames Wright makes the 1st free throw73-66
00:27NC StateJames Wright makes the 2nd free throw74-66
00:19ClemsonKevin Ellis comes up short on the 3pt jumper from straight away74-66
00:18NC StateEdward Simons pulls down the rebound74-66
00:17NC StateEdward Simons is hacked by Richard Ruth in the backcourt - foul #3 on Richard Ruth, team foul #1474-66
SubsNC State
Curtis Johnston (PF)
Joseph Kovach
 
SubsClemson 
00:17NC StateEdward Simons makes the 1st free throw75-66
00:17NC StateEdward Simons misses the 2nd free throw75-66
00:17NC StateEdward Simons snags the offensive board75-66
00:14NC StateEdward Simons is hacked by Richard Ruth - foul #4 on Richard Ruth, team foul #1575-66
00:14NC StateEdward Simons misses the 1st free throw75-66
00:14NC StateEdward Simons misses the 2nd free throw75-66
00:14ClemsonJames Sparks grabs the board75-66
00:08ClemsonRichard Ruth misses long on a 3pt attempt from the left corner75-66
00:07ClemsonThe offensive rebound goes to Kevin Ellis75-66
00:04ClemsonKevin Ellis double dribbles75-66
Game PlanNC StateNC State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a man to man (+5) 
Game PlanClemsonClemson is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a fullcourt press (-4) 
00:00NC StateJim Blagg runs out the clock75-66