Lelevcius, Thompson score 21 apiece to send Clemson past North Dakota

In a thrilling matchup, Clemson faced off against North Dakota for the first time ever on Monday. Liutauras Lelevicius and Chase Thompson led the Tigers with 21 points each, while Ace Buckner contributed 13 points. The Tigers dominated the game, finishing with a score of 92-77. Thompson shot 9 of 10 from the field, draining all three of his 3-point attempts, while Lelevicius matched his 9-of-9 on the foul line.

Clemson's shooting efficiency was impressive, going 31 of 47 (66%) overall, including 9 of 18 from beyond the arc. North Dakota put up a spirited effort, with Samuel Hincapie scoring 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 4 of 7 from long range. Despite North Dakota's efforts, they managed to stay within 11 points until the final moments, with Cole Certa hitting a crucial 3-pointer with 2:42 remaining to give Clemson their first double-digit lead at 83-71.