Clemson out to improve Big Dance hopes vs. Florida State

Clemson remains firmly on the bubble and in the top four in the Atlantic Coast Conference despite its season-high three-game losing streak.

The Tigers (18-7, 10-4 ACC), who host Florida State (8-18, 6-9) on Wednesday night, know they cannot afford another loss -- especially to the struggling Seminoles -- if they are to keep their NCAA Tournament hopes from dwindling.

ESPN bracketologist Joe Lunardi has Clemson at the bo