Clemson Tigers 80, North Carolina Tar Heels 79
NCAA Men's · 2026-03-12 · Winner: Clemson Tigers
Clemson Tigers defeated North Carolina Tar Heels 80–79 on 2026-03-12 in NCAA Men's play, a 1-point result. A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 4:52 swung win probability 60% → 22%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why North Carolina Tar Heels lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 39 | 41 | 80 |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | 31 | 48 | 79 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 road team run ending at H1 4:52 swung win probability 60% → 22%.
Why North Carolina Tar Heels lost
- Lost H1 31-39 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H1 4:52 (win probability 60% → 22% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson Tigers | 9–0 | H1 4:52 | 60% → 22% |
| Clemson Tigers | 8–0 | H2 12:23 | 11% → 0% |