Third-seeded Clemson pulled away in the second half from sixth-seeded NC State to advance to the semifinals with an 80-54 victory. Ian Schieffelin and PJ Hall each dropped 15 points, while Chase Hunter added 11 plus 9 assists. Hunter Tyson had a 10-point, 12-rebound double double, as the Tigers had a +13 edge on the glass. DJ Burns had a team-high 12 points for the Wolfpack.