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.

Here's a look at how Clemson basketball's loss vs Louisville in the ACC tournament could affect its March Madness bracket predictions.

Pat Kelsey’s No. 2-seeded Cardinals advanced to Saturday’s title game, where they will face No. 1 Duke, by notching a win over No. 3 Clemson on Friday