Onalaska native Lexi Donarski had five points, as the No. 13 North Carolina women’s basketball team held off Clemson, 53-51.
A layup by NC’s Maria Gakdeng tied the game 51-51 with 2 minutes left and Reniya Kelly’s jumper was the eventual winner at the 42-second mark.
In the last 2 minutes, Clemson (11-13) had more turnovers (3) than shot attempts (2).
Donarski, in her final collegiate season, was just 2-for-7 and 1 of 5 from deep for NC (21-4). She added three rebounds, an assist and had a turnover in 35 minutes.
It’s just the second single-digit scoring game for the shooting guard in her past seven contests.
Next up, the Tar Heels host Virginia tech (16-8) at 6 p.m. Thursday, before a Sunday matchup on ESPN against No. 14 NC State (19-4).
North Carolina’s Lexi Donarski (20) fives teammates during a game at Clemson on Feb. 9, 2025 (PHOTO: @UNCWBB on X)