Florida State Seminoles 70, Clemson Tigers 65
NCAA Men's · 2026-02-21 · Winner: Florida State Seminoles
Florida State Seminoles defeated Clemson Tigers 70–65 on 2026-02-21 in NCAA Men's play, a 5-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:05 swung win probability 10% → 64%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Clemson Tigers lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State Seminoles | 33 | 37 | 70 |
| Clemson Tigers | 36 | 29 | 65 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 8:05 swung win probability 10% → 64%.
Why Clemson Tigers lost
- Lost H2 29-37 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Shot 46.4% eFG vs a 52.6% season average - a cold night.
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 10–0 | H1 5:31 | 35% → 76% |
| Clemson Tigers | 8–0 | H1 1:24 | 50% → 84% |
| Clemson Tigers | 9–0 | H2 8:05 | 10% → 64% |