NCAAB · Final

Clemson Tops Notre Dame in Convincing Victory

Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6:00 PM ET · Purcell Pavilion

Clemson Tigers 76, Notre Dame Fighting Irish 61, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Clemson Tigers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Clemson Tigers beat Notre Dame Fighting Irish 76-61 at Purcell Pavilion on January 10, 2026.

Who was favored in Clemson Tigers vs Notre Dame Fighting Irish?

Clemson Tigers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -175 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.

The Clemson Tigers secured a decisive victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, winning 76-61 in a matchup that showcased the Tigers' current form and dominance. This game was held at the Purcell Pavilion, where Notre Dame has struggled recently, particularly against strong opponents. Notre Dame's record now stands at 10-6, while Clemson improves to 14-3, continuing their impressive run with a sixth consecutive win.

Clemson's recent performance has been noteworthy, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games, averaging 75.4 points scored per game while allowing 69.5. Their last five games have seen them maintain a perfect record of 5-0, with an average of 69.4 points scored and 65.0 allowed. In contrast, Notre Dame has a 6-4 record in their last ten games, averaging 69.7 points scored and 66.3 allowed. They are currently on a one-game losing streak, having lost their last match against the California Golden Bears.

At home, Notre Dame has a record of 4-1, but their overall recent form indicates they have struggled against tougher competition. Meanwhile, Clemson has been strong both at home and on the road, with a 5-0 record at home and a 3-2 record away. Their consistent scoring and defensive efforts have been key to their success this season.

In their previous meeting on February 27, 2025, Clemson defeated Notre Dame 83-68, marking this game as another opportunity for the Tigers to assert their dominance over the Fighting Irish. The head-to-head record now stands at 1-0 in favor of Clemson.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but it is crucial to consider how player availability may have impacted team performance. The betting market reflected Clemson's strong position, with DraftKings listing them as 3.5-point favorites, indicating confidence in their ability to secure a win.

The game conditions were likely favorable, contributing to the overall performance of both teams. As the game unfolded, notable scoring plays included Jalen Haralson's driving layup and Jestin Porter's pull-up jump shot, which helped extend Clemson's lead in the second half. The Tigers' ability to execute critical plays in the latter stages of the game further solidified their victory.

Clemson's strong offensive display and defensive resilience were evident throughout the game, making them a formidable opponent for Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish will need to regroup and reassess their strategy as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	CLEM -3.5	133.5 o -112 / u -108	Clemson Tigers -175 · Notre Dame Fighting Irish +145

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Leaders

PointsJalen Haralson18Notre Dame Fighting Irish
AssistsLogan Imes2Notre Dame Fighting Irish
ReboundsCarson Towt10Notre Dame Fighting Irish
PointsJestin Porter26Clemson Tigers
AssistsCarter Welling3Clemson Tigers
ReboundsDillon Hunter7Clemson Tigers

Recent form

Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Last 10: 6-4Streak L169.7 scored · 66.3 allowed per game4-1 at home

L71-72at California Golden BearsJan 3
W47-40at Stanford CardinalDec 31
L69-72vs Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsDec 21
W82-58vs Evansville Purple AcesDec 13
W80-65vs Idaho VandalsDec 11
W87-85at TCU Horned FrogsDec 6
W76-71vs Missouri TigersDec 3
L56-66at Houston CougarsNov 26
W68-63vs Rutgers Scarlet KnightsNov 25
L61-71at Kansas JayhawksNov 24

Clemson Tigers

Last 10: 8-2Streak W675.4 scored · 69.5 allowed per game3-2 away

W74-70vs SMU MustangsJan 8
W73-68at Pittsburgh PanthersJan 3
W64-61at Syracuse OrangeDec 31
W68-65vs Cincinnati BearcatsDec 21
W68-61vs South Carolina GamecocksDec 17
W70-63vs Mercer BearsDec 13
L64-67at BYU CougarsDec 9
L84-90at Alabama Crimson TideDec 4
W92-56vs Alabama A&M BulldogsNov 29
W97-94at Georgia BulldogsNov 23

Standings

Team	Overall	Games behind	In conference
Duke	35-3	-	17-1
Virginia	30-6	2	15-3
Miami	26-9	4	13-5
North Carolina	24-9	5	12-6
Clemson	24-11	5	12-6
Louisville	24-11	6	11-7
NC State	20-14	7	10-8
Florida State	18-15	7	10-8
California	22-12	8	9-9
Stanford	20-13	8	9-9
Virginia Tech	19-13	9	8-10
SMU	20-14	9	8-10
Wake Forest	18-17	10	7-11
Syracuse	15-17	11	6-12
Pittsburgh	13-20	12	5-13
Notre Dame	13-18	13	4-14
Boston College	11-20	13	4-14
Georgia Tech	11-20	15	2-16

Box score

Stat	Clemson Tigers	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
Field goals	27-58	20-47
Field goal %	47	43
Three-pointers	7-26	9-21
Three-point %	27	43
Free throws	15-18	12-18
Free throw %	83	67
Rebounds	31	29
Offensive rebounds	8	6
Defensive rebounds	23	23
Assists	11	7
Steals	7	2
Blocks	1	3
Turnovers	6	14
Team turnovers	2	0
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	11
Fast-break points	10	3
Points in the paint	34	18
Fouls	15	16
Largest lead	16	4
Lead changes	4	4
Time in front	90	7

How the scoring went

1st Half37-29Jestin Porter makes free throw 2 of 2
1st Half37-31Carson Towt makes layup
1st Half39-31Jestin Porter makes 16-foot jumper
1st Half39-34Cole Certa makes 26-foot three point jumper (Logan Imes assists)
2nd Half39-35Carson Towt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half41-35Carter Welling makes 12-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half44-35Dillon Hunter makes 25-foot three point jumper (Jestin Porter assists)
2nd Half44-38Logan Imes makes 27-foot three point jumper (Garrett Sundra assists)
2nd Half46-38Dillon Hunter makes 5-foot floating jump shot
2nd Half46-39Jalen Haralson makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half48-39Jestin Porter makes driving layup
2nd Half50-39Jestin Porter makes layup (Ace Buckner assists)
2nd Half50-41Brady Koehler makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-41Carter Welling makes 0-foot tip in layup
2nd Half52-43Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
2nd Half52-44Jalen Haralson makes free throw 1 of 1
2nd Half55-44Nick Davidson makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dillon Hunter assists)
2nd Half57-44Jestin Porter makes driving layup
2nd Half57-45Carson Towt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half57-47Carson Towt makes layup (Logan Imes assists)
2nd Half59-47RJ Godfrey makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Dillon Hunter assists)
2nd Half59-50Logan Imes makes 23-foot three point jumper (Carson Towt assists)
2nd Half59-51Cole Certa makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half59-52Cole Certa makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half61-52RJ Godfrey makes 8-foot jumper
2nd Half61-53Carson Towt makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half61-54Carson Towt makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half62-54Jestin Porter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half63-54Jestin Porter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half64-54Jestin Porter makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half65-54Jestin Porter makes free throw 2 of 2
2nd Half67-54Jestin Porter makes driving layup
2nd Half67-56Jalen Haralson makes driving layup
2nd Half69-56Jestin Porter makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
2nd Half71-56RJ Godfrey makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Jestin Porter assists)
2nd Half71-58Kebba Njie makes 6-foot hook shot (Mark Zackery IV assists)
2nd Half74-58Carter Welling makes 24-foot three point jumper (Dillon Hunter assists)
2nd Half74-61Cole Certa makes 25-foot three point jumper
2nd Half75-61Jake Wahlin makes free throw 1 of 2
2nd Half76-61Jake Wahlin makes free throw 2 of 2