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A win for California would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 37-33 lead against Florida State.

Florida State starts a two-game West Coast trip on Wednesday. What do they need to do to extend their winning streak to three?

Jamir Watkins had 18 points and eight rebounds to lead FSU, followed closely by Malique Ewin with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams ended with more than 20 offensive rebounds, but FSU shot just 16/32 on LAYUPS. Inexcusable.

Kayla Williams scored 18 points, Ioanna Krimili added 17 and No. 22 California held on to beat Stanford 75-72 for the Golden Bears’ first season sweep of the Cardinal in 39 years.

Conference realignment has created some less-than-ideal travel situations, and the California Golden Bears will make the long weeknight trip to take on the North Carolina Tar Heels in the new-look ACC on Wednesday.

After entering the transfer portal last month, Ohio State backup Devin Brown is transferring to California for his final two years of eligibility.

New Cal additions Lucas Henveaux and Mewen Tomac joined the Golden Bear veterans in a dominant win against the Trojans.

Durham, North Carolina; Thursday, 8 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 18 Cal takes on No. 16 Duke. The Blue Devils have gone 7-0 in home games. Duke is fourth in the ACC with 37.5 points per game in the paint led by Toby Fournier averaging 8.

Raleigh, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Wolfpack -5.5; over/under is 144 BOTTOM LINE: Cal faces NC State in ACC action Saturday. The Wolfpack have gone 9-2 in home games.

Florida State faces California. Our college basketball odds series has our Florida State California prediction, odds and pick for Wednesday.

The Stanford Cardinal will host conference opponent No. 22 Cal. The teams square off Thursday for the first time this season.