Clemson fans were heading for the exits by the game’s final media timeout, with Louisville leading Clemson by 15 points (67-52) at the 3:37 mark of the second half. The Cardinals somehow held on. The Tigers go home with a loss, but not as demoralizing as expected. This is a developing story and will be updated.

Louisville basketball will play its first NCAA Tournament game since 2019 in Lexington, but Pat Kelsey and fans aren't happy with the Cards' seed.

Clemson’s late rally wasn’t enough to overcome Louisville, as the Tigers fell 76-73 in the ACC Tournament Semifinals on Friday night. Despite trailing by 15 points with just over three minutes remaining, Clemson fought back to give itself a chance in the final moments before ultimately coming up short at the Spectrum Center.