No. 25 Clemson opens big early lead to start ACC play 2-0 with a 73-62 victory over Wake Forest

By The Associated Press

Clemson Tigers guard Jake Heidbreder (3) takes break against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons during the first half of an NCAA basketball game on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Clemson, N.C. (AP Photo/Scott Kinser)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/Scott Kinser]

CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — Chase Hunter scored 16 points and Jake Heidbreder 15 as No. 25 Clemson bounced back from two, non-conference overtime defeats with a 73-62 victory over Wake Forest on Saturday. The Tigers opened 2-0 in Atlantic Coast Conference play for the second time in three seasons. Wake Forest cut a 15-point deficit to 44-41 early in the second half, but Clemson answered with a 19-6 burst to take control for good. Hunter Sallis led the Demon Deacons with 26 points.