Clemson Beats Notre Dame 76-61, Extends Streak to 7

Clemson Tigers extended their winning streak to seven games with a 76-61 victory over Notre Dame on Saturday night in South Bend, Indiana, solidifying their position atop the Atlantic Coast Conference standings.

Jestin Porter led the Tigers with a season-high 26 points, including nine of 14 field goals, two 3-pointers and all six free throws, while adding a career-high five steals. RJ Godfrey contributed 16 points on efficient 6-for-8 shooting, and Carter Welling added 14 points and six rebounds. The win improved Clemson's record to 14-3 overall and 4-0 in ACC play, matching Duke for the conference lead and marking the first time in program history the team has started back-to-back seasons 4-0 in league action.

Clemson seized control early, taking a 18-17 lead with 11:25 remaining in the first half on Welling's free throw and never trailing thereafter. Porter and Godfrey combined for 22 points before halftime, helping the Tigers build a 39-34 advantage. In the second half, an offensive rebound by Godfrey set up Porter for a score that pushed the lead to 50-39 with 14:12 left. Notre Dame, led by Jalen Haralson's 18 points, closed to within seven points but could not mount a...