Clemson scores 13 first-half points in 2025 tournament

The NCAA Tournament is known for exciting basketball, but some teams have struggled to score. This year, Clemson scored only 13 points in the first half of a game, tying for the second-fewest points in that period since 2010. The only team to score less recently was Colorado State, which had 11 points in the first half last year. Historically, some teams have set records for the fewest points scored in March Madness games. The lowest score is held by Mississippi Valley State, which finished with just 29 points against UCLA in 2008. Other low scores include Wisconsin with 32 points in 1999 and Montana with 34 points in 2013. These low-scoring games highlight the pressure of the tournament. Teams from larger conferences don't always dominate, as both strong and weak teams have made the list of poor performances. The NCAA Tournament continues to produce surprising results every year.