Clemson Basketball Faces Wake Forest in ACC Tournament

No. 5 seed Clemson looks to avenge earlier loss and advance to quarterfinals

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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Clemson basketball is seeking revenge as the No. 5 seed takes on No. 13 Wake Forest in the second round of the ACC Tournament on March 11. The game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET and will be televised on ESPN2 from Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Why it matters

Clemson is looking to bounce back after an earlier loss to Wake Forest during the regular season. A win would advance the Tigers to the ACC Tournament quarterfinals, keeping their postseason hopes alive.

The details

Clemson, the No. 5 seed, enters the matchup with a 22-9 record on the season. Wake Forest, the No. 13 seed, has a 17-15 record. The winner of this second-round game will move on to face the top-seeded team in the quarterfinals.

  • The game tips off at 9:30 p.m. ET on March 11, 2026.
  • The game will be played at Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.

The players

Clemson Tigers

The No. 5 seed in the ACC Tournament with a 22-9 record on the season.

Wake Forest Demon Deacons

The No. 13 seed in the ACC Tournament with a 17-15 record on the season.

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What’s next

The winner of this second-round matchup will advance to face the top-seeded team in the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.

The takeaway

This game represents a chance for Clemson to avenge an earlier loss to Wake Forest and keep their postseason hopes alive by advancing to the ACC Tournament quarterfinals.