Raleigh, N.C. - The Clemson women’s basketball team (8-4, 0-1 ACC) challenged the No. 8/8 NC State Wolfpack (11-1, 1-0 ACC) for three quarters, including scoring 28 in the opening frame, before ultimately dropping the ACC opener, 77-59 on Sunday evening in Reynolds Coliseum.Senior Amari Robinson led the Tigers with 12 points, while Daisha Bradford and Ruby Whitehorn added 11 points each. Whitehorn led the Tigers with nine rebounds - including six defensively, and two steals. Bradford and Ale’ja Douglas led Clemson with three steals apiece to contribute to the 14 total steals the Tigers picked up on the evening.NC State jumped out to an early 8-2 lead over the Tigers, but a 3-pointer by Bradford got the offense going. Clemson would score 28 points, which tied a season-high points total in the opening quarter, to maintain a 28-22 lead. The Tigers ended the quarter on a 10-2 run while shooting 57 percent from the floor. Bradford led all scorers at the end of the first with 10 points.N