Clemson’s NCAA Tournament Path Set: Tigers Face Tough 12-Seed in First Round
Brad Brownell and Clemson basketball have put together an impressive season, finishing with a 27-6 record and tying for second place in the ACC. Despite falling short in the conference tournament semifinals against Louisville, the Tigers still secured a No. 5 seed in the NCAA Tournament—ironically, while Louisville ended up as a No. 8 seed.
Now, Clemson is gearing up for another deep March Madness run after last season’s Elite Eight appearance, where they were knocked out by a scorching-hot Alabama squad.
On Selection Sunday, the Tigers found out they’d be facing one of the toughest 12-seeds in the bracket, McNeese, in the first round. The game is set for Thursday, March 20, in Rhode Island, an East Coast location that may give Clemson a slight edge over the Louisiana-based McNeese.
Shortly after the bracket reveal, game details were finalized, and Clemson is set to tip off early in the tournament, avoiding a late-night thriller.
First-Round Matchup Details:
- Date: Thursday, March 20
- Time: 3:15 p.m. ET
- Location: Providence, RI
- Venue: Amica Mutual Pavilion
- TV: TruTV
- Live Stream: FuboTV
With an early tipoff, Clemson will have clarity on their tournament fate by dinnertime. If they win, they’ll enjoy a few extra days of rest before the second round—a luxury in the chaotic first weekend of March Madness.
