(BCSNN) — Nick Davidson recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds for his first double‑double of the season and the 12th of his career, helping Clemson edge North Carolina 80–79 on Thursday night to advance to the ACC Tournament semifinals.

The win marked Clemson’s second all‑time ACC Tournament victory over the Tar Heels (2–15) and just the third time in program history the Tigers have won multiple games in a single ACC Tournament (1962, 2008). Both Clemson wins over UNC in the event have featured a Buckner family member scoring in double figures — Greg Buckner had 20 in 1996, and Ace Buckner added 11 on Thursday.

Clemson (24–9) received 45 points from its backcourt. Dillon Hunter scored 14, Ace Buckner added 11, and both Jestin Porter and Butta Johnson finished with 10. RJ Godfrey contributed 13 points as the Tigers shot 49.1 percent from the field and 47.4 percent from three (9‑for‑19), improving to 7–0 this season when shooting 40 percent or better from deep.

The Tigers closed the first half on a 17–9 run to take a 39–31 lead into the break. Clemson extended its advantage to 18 points with 11:36 remaining, fueled by a series of second‑half threes from Johnson, who scored eight of his 10 points after halftime.

North Carolina stormed back late, trimming the deficit to two in the final minutes, but Hunter hit all four of his free‑throw attempts down the stretch to secure the one‑point win.

Clemson advances to face No. 1 seed Duke on Friday, March 13, at 9:30 p.m. on ESPN2.