- Matchup: California Golden Bears vs Florida State Seminoles
- Scheduled Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
- Venue: Tucker Center, Tallahassee, FL
- Broadcast: ACC Network
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The California Golden Bears (15-5) are set to visit the Tucker Center this Wednesday, where they will face off against the Florida State Seminoles (8-12).
In their previous matchup, the California Golden Bears triumphed over Stanford, concluding with a score of 78-66. The Bears were whistled for 22 personal fouls, while Stanford received 18 fouls. California struggled from beyond the arc, converting just 6 out of 31 attempts. On the flip side, Stanford shot an impressive 77.4% from the charity stripe, sinking 24 of 31 attempts. Despite collecting 40 rebounds (14 offensive, 26 defensive), Stanford was unable to register a block. The team delivered 9 assists and recorded 7 steals during the game. Defensively, California limited their opponents to 27.3% shooting (18 of 66). The Bears managed 7 assists, forced 6 turnovers, and achieved 3 steals. On the boards, they secured a total of 39 rebounds, with 8 being offensive. California converted 20 of their 25 free throw attempts, marking an 80% success rate. Overall, they finished with a field goal percentage of 41.4% (24 out of 58) and netted 10 out of 25 from three-point range.
John Camden was a key contributor in this game, netting 25 points on 8 of 13 shooting. Playing for 35 minutes, he also grabbed 10 rebounds but did not record any assists.
Entering this contest, California holds a commendable record of 15-5 for the season. They average 78.8 points per game (ranked 134th in Division 1), with a shooting percentage of 45.0%. From beyond the arc, California has an accuracy of 36.5% (179 of 490). Their free throw shooting stands at 79.2%. As a team, the Golden Bears average 34.8 rebounds per game and have tallied 286 assists thus far this season, landing them at 199th in college basketball. They average 9.9 turnovers per game while committing 18.5 fouls.
On the defensive side, the Golden Bears have been able to force an average of 12.0 turnovers while committing 18.6 fouls per game. They currently rank 219th in allowing assists, with a total of 281 allowed this season. California’s opponents are shooting 41.3% from the field (490 of 1,186) and they average 36.5 rebounds allowed per game. From three-point range, they yield a conversion rate of 30.1% and are ranked 95th for points per game allowed (70.3).
In their most recent game, the Florida State Seminoles lost to SMU, ending with an 83-80 scoreline. When it came to rebounding, the Seminoles allowed SMU to gather 36 boards, including 12 offensive rebounds. Florida State shot 33.3% from three, hitting 10 of 30, and finished 17 of 23 from the free throw line (73.9%). SMU managed to convert 28 of their 63 field goal attempts, resulting in a shooting percentage of 44.4%. Florida State recorded a field goal percentage of 42.3% (30 of 71) and made 10 of 32 from beyond the arc (31.3%). They also scored 10 free throws at a rate of 66.7%. SMU committed 15 fouls, giving the Seminoles 15 free throw opportunities. Florida State recorded 8 turnovers while earning 6 steals for the game. The Seminoles pulled down a total of 38 rebounds, comprising 23 defensive and 15 offensive rebounds.
Robert McCray V had a notable performance for the Seminoles, scoring 21 points on 10 of 21 shooting (47.6%) with 1 rebound. He also dished out 9 assists during his 32 minutes on the court.
Florida State enters this contest with an overall record of 8-12. They commit an average of 19.4 personal fouls per game and have a free throw percentage of 71.6%. The Seminoles generate assists at a rate of 14.9 per game (135th nationally) and turn the ball over 12.5 times per game. To date, they have scored a total of 1,626 points this season (averaging 81.3 per game) and secure 37.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, Florida State has a field goal percentage of 42.3%, ranking 316th in the nation.
Defensively, Florida State allows 33.7% shooting from three-point range (177 of 525), while opponents convert 73.2% of their free throw attempts. They yield an average of 16.1 assists and 38.7 rebounds per game, placing them at 330th and 347th in those categories. On defense, they rank 330th in points per game allowed at 80.5. Florida State forces their opponents into an average of 15.0 turnovers per game and permit teams to shoot 45.6% from the field (274th nationally).
Which team will prevail in tonight’s NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take Florida State
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