Clemson basketball vs New Mexico live score, updates, highlights from 2024 March Madness game
The Clemson and New Mexico basketball teams begin their quest for March Madness glory on Friday in the 2024 NCAA Tournament at FedExForum in Memphis.
The Tigers (21-11) are a No. 6-seed, but are a betting-line underdog against the No. 11 Lobos (26-9). New Mexico won four straight games in the Mountain West Tournament to pick up an automatic bid.
The winner of this March Madness first-round game will face the winner of No. 3-seed Baylor and No. 14-seed Colgate on Sunday.
Clemson vs New Mexico live score updates in NCAA first round
Rick Pitino, Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark at FedExForum
St. John's coach Rick Pitino, the legendary former Louisville, New York Knicks and Boston Celtics coach, is on hand for the Clemson-New Mexico game. Pitino's son, Richard, is the head coach of the Lobos. Also here for the game is Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark.
Clemson, New Mexico: Back and forth we goearly
Jamal Mashburn Jr. got the scoring started for New Mexico. Then, Clemson hit back-to-back buckets to take the lead. Then, JT Toppin tied it up. And so it went until Brad Brownell's Tigers went on a 7-0 run to take an 18-9 lead with 14:05 left in the first half. Clemson's PJ Hall hit two 3-pointers to help the No. 6 seed take the early advantage.
What channel is Clemson vs. New Mexico on today? How to watch, stream live
TV channel: truTV
Stream: NCAA March Madness Live app | Sling TV
Clemson will tip off vs. New Mexico on truTV. Streaming options include the NCAA March Madness Live app and Sling TV. Announcers for the game are Spero Dedes (play-by-play), Jim Spanarkel (analyst), and Jon Rothstein.
Clemson vs. New Mexico start time, TV info, location
Start time: 3:10 p.m. ET
TV info: truTV
Location: FedExForum, Memphis, Tennessee
Clemson vs New Mexico preview
CLEMSON: The Tigers have lost three out of their past four games and are coming off a one-and-done appearance in the ACC tournament, where Boston College crushed them 76-55 in Washington, D.C.
NEW MEXICO: The Lobos have four players who average double-digit scoring — Donovan Dent, Jaelen House, Jamal Mashburn, JT Toppin.
Clemson vs New Mexico odds, betting line, spread
Odds according to BetMGM
Spread: (11) New Mexico (-2.5) vs. (6) Clemson (+2.5)
Over/under: 151.5
Moneyline: (11) New Mexico (-140) vs. (6) Clemson (+115)
Clemson vs New Mexico prediction, game picks
New Mexico 78, Clemson 76: The Tigers have already lost once this season at FedExForum. It’ll happen again Friday.
Clemson vs New Mexico injury updates
CLEMSON: Alex Hemenway (lower leg) and Bas Leyte (shoulder) went down with season-ending injuries earlier this season.
NEW MEXICO: No significant injuries of note
Clemson vs New Mexico stats
CLEMSON
PPG: 77.4
PPG allowed: 71.3
FG% 46.8%
3PT%: 35.4%
KenPom ranking: No. 35
NEW MEXICO
PPG: 81.7
PPG allowed: 70.5
FG% 46.0%
3PT%: 35.4%
KenPom ranking: No. 22
Clemson vs New Mexico championship odds
Odds according to BetMGM:
CLEMSON: +10000
NEW MEXICO: +7000
Clemson basketball schedule 2023-24
The past five games of Clemson's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
Feb. 27 | Pitt, W, 69-62 |
March 2 | Notre Dame, L, 69-62 |
March 5 | Syracuse, W, 90-75 |
March 9 | Wake Forest, L, 81-76 |
March 13 | Boston College, L, 76-55 |
March 22 | Clemson vs. New Mexico (NCAA Tournament) |
New Mexico basketball schedule 2023-24
The past five games of New Mexico's 2023-24 basketball season. For the full schedule, click here
March 9 | Utah State, L, 87-85 |
March 13 | Air Force, W, 82-56 |
March 14 | Boise State, W, 76-66 |
March 15 | Colorado State, W, 74-61 |
March 16 | San Diego State, W, 68-61 |
March 22 | Team XXX vs. Team XXX (NCAA Tournament |
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Clemson vs New Mexico live score, updates: 2024 NCAA Tournament
