GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — The Clemson women’s basketball team defeated Wake Forest 78-71 in overtime Sunday at Bi-Lo Center. The Lady Tigers, who led by as many as 12 in the second half, saw their lead erased when the Demon Deacons forced a 65-65 tie at the end of regulation. Clemson dominated the extra period, outscoring Wake Forest 13-6. Rachael Rose led Clemson with 20 points, while Mia Moore added 16 points and eight rebounds. Aurora Sørbye scored 16 for Wake Forest. Clemson improved to 13-6 overall. Wake Forest fell to 12-8.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — In a game defined by resilience and a decisive overtime surge, the Clemson Lady Tigers outlasted the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 78-71 in an Atlantic Coast Conference women’s basketball contest Sunday at Bi-Lo Center. The game, played before an announced crowd of 1,133, saw Clemson overcome a halftime deficit and a late-game rally by Wake Forest to secure the victory in the extra period, improving their record to 13-6 overall. Wake Forest fell to 12-8. The most critical juncture of the contest arrived in the final seconds of regulation. Trailing 63-61, Wake Forest’s Mary Carter converted a layup with 12 seconds remaining, assisted by Emily Johns, to tie the game. Clemson called a timeout to set up a final play. The Lady Tigers inbounded to Raven Thompson, whose attempted jumper in the lane was emphatically blocked by Wake Forest’s Grace Oliver with three seconds left. The block sent the game to overtime, seemingly swinging momentum to the Demon Deacons. However, Clemson dominated the overtime period, outscoring Wake Forest 13-6. The Lady Tigers seized control early in the extra session. After Grace Oliver gave Wake Forest a brief lead with a layup, Clemson’s Mia Moore answered with a crucial 3-pointer off an assist from Rachael Rose to put Clemson ahead for good. Wake Forest was hampered by turnovers and missed opportunities, managing only one field goal in the final four minutes of overtime, while Clemson executed efficiently from the free-throw line to seal the win. Clemson was led by a standout performance from Mia Moore. The guard from Alpharetta, Georgia, played 41 minutes, scoring 16 points, grabbing eight rebounds, and dishing three assists. Her clutch 3-pointer in overtime and steady play throughout were pivotal. Rachael Rose of Scranton, Pennsylvania, led all scorers with 20 points, adding four assists. Rusne Augustinaite of Lithuania contributed 16 points, including four 3-pointers, and Demeara Hinds of Douglasville, Georgia, posted a near double-double with 10 points and nine rebounds. Wake Forest was paced by a double-double from Grace Oliver of Norwell, Massachusetts, who scored 16 points and collected 11 rebounds to go with a critical block. Aurora Sørbye of Sarasota, Florida, also scored 16 points, while Mary Carter of Rocklin, California, added 15 points and eight boards. Caitlyn Jones of Rolesville, North Carolina, chipped in 11 points. The game was a statistical contrast. Wake Forest shot a higher percentage from the field, 47.5% to Clemson’s 41.7%, and was more accurate from 3-point range, hitting 10 of 20 attempts. Clemson, however, leveraged a significant advantage at the free-throw line, making 17 of 21 attempts compared to Wake Forest’s 5 of 9. The Lady Tigers also won the rebounding battle, particularly on the offensive glass with 10 rebounds leading to second-chance points, and committed only 12 turnovers against Wake Forest’s 16. Wake Forest started strong, leading 12-10 after a first quarter marked by early post play from Oliver. The Demon Deacons extended their lead in a high-scoring second quarter, taking a 37-31 advantage into halftime behind 10 points from Sørbye. Clemson responded in the third quarter, using an 11-2 run fueled by 3-pointers from Augustinaite to briefly take the lead before the teams settled into a back-and-forth battle, setting the stage for the dramatic finish in regulation. Clemson’s victory followed a road loss at Georgia Tech and a home win over North Carolina State. Wake Forest entered the game looking to rebound from a home loss to North Carolina State. According to the National Statistical ELO system, Clemson was projected with an 87.4% probability to win. Clemson next travels to face Virginia Tech on Thursday. Wake Forest returns home to host Virginia Tech on Sunday.

GREENVILLE, S.C. (Interstat) — Two teams seeking momentum in the Atlantic Coast Conference race will meet Sunday when the Clemson Lady Tigers host the Wake Forest Demon Deacons at the Bi-Lo Center. Both teams enter the Jan. 18 matchup with identical 12-win overall records, but each is looking to halt a recent skid. Wake Forest (12-7) has lost four consecutive games, all in ACC play, following a strong start. Clemson (12-6) saw a three-game conference win streak snapped in its last outing. The Demon Deacons are coming off a 95-77 home loss to North Carolina State on Thursday. Guard Mary Carter led Wake Forest with 15 points in that contest and has been a consistent performer during the streak, averaging 12.3 points over her last four games. Her backcourt mate, Aurora Sørbye, added 11 points and four assists against the Wolfpack. Clemson fell 58-55 at Georgia Tech last Sunday, despite a near double-double from forward Demeara Hinds. The junior posted 10 points, nine rebounds and two blocks in the narrow defeat. Hinds has provided efficient scoring and rebounding off the bench for the Lady Tigers, including a 13-point, five-rebound effort in a win at Miami on Jan. 4. Wake Forest’s recent struggles have been marked by offensive challenges, failing to reach 60 points in three of the four losses. Clemson’s defense, which held Miami to 55 points and Pittsburgh to 41 in December, will look to extend that trend. The Lady Tigers have been strong at home this season, including a 75-65 victory over then-NC State on Jan. 8. Wake Forest will aim to replicate its early conference road success, a 74-55 win at Pittsburgh on New Year’s Day. Sunday’s game is a critical opportunity for both squads to stabilize their conference standing before a demanding stretch of ACC play continues next week.