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Clemson Basketball Faces Cal in Nationally Televised Matchup
Tigers look to extend ACC road winning streak against Golden Bears on the bubble
Published on Feb. 7, 2026
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Clemson basketball will wrap up its West Coast road trip with a game against Cal on February 7th in Berkeley, California. The Tigers (19-4, 9-1 ACC) are coming off a close 66-64 victory at Stanford and will face a Cal team (17-6, 5-5) that is fighting to stay on the NCAA Tournament bubble. The game will be nationally televised on ACC Network, with Roxy Bernstein and David Padgett on the call.
Why it matters
This matchup features two teams heading in different directions - Clemson is firmly in the NCAA Tournament picture, while Cal is trying to play its way in. A win for the Tigers would further solidify their resume, while a victory for the Golden Bears could provide a much-needed boost to their postseason hopes.
The details
Clemson will look to extend its ACC road winning streak against a Cal team that has some quality wins but also a few head-scratching losses. The Tigers are led by a balanced scoring attack, while the Golden Bears are paced by a few key players trying to lead them to the Big Dance.
- The Clemson basketball vs. Cal game starts at 8 p.m. Saturday (February 7, 2026) from Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California.
The players
Clemson Tigers
The Clemson Tigers are 19-4 overall and 9-1 in ACC play this season, putting them in strong position for an NCAA Tournament bid.
Cal Golden Bears
The Cal Golden Bears are 17-6 overall and 5-5 in Pac-12 play, putting them on the NCAA Tournament bubble as they try to play their way into the field.
What’s next
A win for Clemson would further solidify their NCAA Tournament resume, while a victory for Cal could provide a much-needed boost to their postseason hopes.
The takeaway
This nationally televised game between Clemson and Cal features two teams with contrasting goals - the Tigers looking to cement their place in the NCAA Tournament, and the Golden Bears fighting to play their way in. The outcome could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations.
