Clemson Tops West Virginia in Close Contest
Friday, November 21, 2025, 6:30 PM ET · TD Arena
Clemson Tigers 70, West Virginia Mountaineers 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won West Virginia Mountaineers vs Clemson Tigers?
Clemson Tigers beat West Virginia Mountaineers 70-67 at TD Arena on November 21, 2025.
In a tightly contested matchup, the Clemson Tigers edged out the West Virginia Mountaineers with a final score of 70-67 at TD Arena. Both teams entered the game with identical records of 5-1, showcasing their strong starts to the season. Clemson, however, has been particularly impressive at home, boasting a perfect home record of 6-0 this season.
Clemson's recent form has been solid, with an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games and a current winning streak of one game. They have averaged 76.7 points scored while allowing just 59.7 points per game during this stretch. Their last five games have seen them score an average of 84.6 points while allowing 58.6, indicating a strong offensive and defensive balance. In their last outing, they secured a convincing 81-61 victory against the North Alabama Lions.
On the other hand, West Virginia has also demonstrated strong form, with an 8-2 record over their last ten games and a five-game winning streak leading into this contest. They have averaged 69.6 points scored and 60.7 points allowed during this period. Their recent games have seen them score an average of 72.8 points while allowing only 54.8 points in their last five games. Their most recent victory was an 81-59 win against the Lafayette Leopards.
In terms of home and away performance, Clemson has been dominant at home, while West Virginia's away record stands at 1-1. This game was crucial for both teams as they sought to establish their dominance early in the season.
The matchup also featured a significant injury picture, but the block does not provide specific details on player availability. However, both teams have shown resilience and depth in their rosters, which has contributed to their successful starts.
The betting market favored Clemson, with a home win probability of 1.0, indicating strong confidence in their ability to secure the victory. This reflects their home advantage and recent performance.
As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a series of scoring plays that highlighted the competitive nature of the contest. Key moments included Carter Welling's contributions, including a three-point jumper and several free throws that helped secure the win for Clemson. The final moments of the game were particularly tense, with both teams exchanging leads, but Clemson managed to hold on for the narrow victory.
Overall, this matchup between the Clemson Tigers and the West Virginia Mountaineers proved to be an exciting display of college basketball, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of both teams.
Leaders
- PointsRJ Godfrey14Clemson Tigers
- AssistsDillon Hunter4Clemson Tigers
- ReboundsCarter Welling8Clemson Tigers
- PointsHonor Huff17West Virginia Mountaineers
- AssistsAmir Jenkins4West Virginia Mountaineers
- ReboundsHarlan Obioha9West Virginia Mountaineers
Recent form
Clemson Tigers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W176.7 scored · 59.7 allowed per game6-0 at home
- W81-61vs North Alabama LionsNov 18
- L74-79at Georgetown HoyasNov 15
- W83-56vs Morehead State EaglesNov 12
- W97-59vs Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsNov 8
- W88-38vs New Hampshire WildcatsNov 4
- L73-76at Louisville CardinalsMar 15
- W57-54vs SMU MustangsMar 14
- W65-47vs Virginia Tech HokiesMar 8
- W78-69at Boston College EaglesMar 6
- W71-58at Virginia CavaliersMar 1
West Virginia Mountaineers
Last 10: 8-2Streak W569.6 scored · 60.7 allowed per game1-1 away
- W81-59vs Lafayette LeopardsNov 18
- W71-49vs Pittsburgh PanthersNov 13
- W69-47vs Lehigh Mountain HawksNov 9
- W73-65vs Campbell Fighting CamelsNov 7
- W70-54vs Mount St. Mary's MountaineersNov 5
- L60-67vs Colorado BuffaloesMar 12
- W72-65vs UCF KnightsMar 8
- W71-69at Utah UtesMar 5
- L56-77at BYU CougarsMar 2
- W73-55vs TCU Horned FrogsFeb 26
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 36-3 | - | 16-2 |
| Houston | 30-7 | 2 | 14-4 |
| Iowa State | 29-8 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Kansas | 24-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| Texas Tech | 23-11 | 4 | 12-6 |
| TCU | 23-12 | 5 | 11-7 |
| BYU | 23-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| UCF | 21-12 | 7 | 9-9 |
| West Virginia | 21-14 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Cincinnati | 18-15 | 7 | 9-9 |
| Colorado | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Arizona State | 17-16 | 9 | 7-11 |
| Oklahoma State | 20-15 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Baylor | 17-17 | 10 | 6-12 |
| Kansas State | 12-20 | 13 | 3-15 |
| Utah | 10-22 | 14 | 2-16 |
| 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 | West Virginia Mountaineers | Clemson Tigers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 23-57 | 24-52 |
| Field goal % | 40 | 46 |
| Three-pointers | 9-23 | 7-22 |
| Three-point % | 39 | 32 |
| Free throws | 12-19 | 15-19 |
| Free throw % | 63 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 33 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 6 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 30 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Steals | 8 | 5 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 16 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 32 |
| Fouls | 17 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half37-31Jasper Floyd made Jumper.
- 2nd Half37-33RJ Godfrey made Layup. Assisted by Dillon Hunter.
- 2nd Half37-35Dillon Hunter made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-35Honor Huff made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
- 2nd Half40-38Butta Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by RJ Godfrey.
- 2nd Half42-38Amir Jenkins made Jumper.
- 2nd Half45-38Morris Ugusuk made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
- 2nd Half47-38Chance Moore made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half47-41Jestin Porter made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Carter Welling.
- 2nd Half50-41Chance Moore made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
- 2nd Half51-41Amir Jenkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-41Amir Jenkins made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half52-43RJ Godfrey made Two Point Tip Shot.
- 2nd Half52-46Butta Johnson made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dillon Hunter.
- 2nd Half53-46Chance Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half54-46Chance Moore made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half55-46Jasper Floyd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-46Jasper Floyd made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-47Jestin Porter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-48Jestin Porter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-49Butta Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-50Butta Johnson made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half59-50Jasper Floyd made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Amir Jenkins.
- 2nd Half59-52Dillon Hunter made Layup. Assisted by RJ Godfrey.
- 2nd Half59-53Dillon Hunter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half60-53Honor Huff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-53Honor Huff made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-55Dillon Hunter made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-57Jestin Porter made Layup.
- 2nd Half63-57Honor Huff made Jumper.
- 2nd Half63-58Dillon Hunter made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-61Carter Welling made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dillon Hunter.
- 2nd Half63-64Carter Welling made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Dillon Hunter.
- 2nd Half63-66Carter Welling made Layup. Assisted by RJ Godfrey.
- 2nd Half65-66Chance Moore made Layup. Assisted by Brenen Lorient.
- 2nd Half65-67Carter Welling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-68Jake Wahlin made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-68Brenen Lorient made Dunk. Assisted by Chance Moore.
- 2nd Half67-69Carter Welling made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-70Carter Welling made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours Clemson Tigers, below favours West Virginia Mountaineers.
Venue
- TD ArenaCharleston, SC
- Attendance4856
- OfficialsPat Adams, Tommy Morrissey, Jason Garretson
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