Clemson 76, Notre Dame 61: Flat out beaten by a better team

Key Highlights

• With the 0-for-the-season monkey off his back, his three-point stroke had some more confidence to it, and he knocked down all of his first three attempts.
• On the other side of the coin, Clemson was able to give Notre Dame a bit of a different look with a big man like Carter Walling who was looking to drive hard to the basket from the top of the key, and he was effective doing it.
• First Half Brady Koehler (this is a distinct, inferior, and very much recurring iteration of the player wearing number 6 for Notre Dame) was particularly outclassed from a strength perspective when trying to stop Walling.
• The shorter but stronger RJ Godfrey was also a nightmare in the post, and the Irish defense struggled to contain either. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMeanwhile, Clemson was pressing the entire length of the floor.
• In contrast to his recent turnover problems, Haralson handled it well.