Cal MBB Defeats Boston College 86-75, Next Faces Stanford

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The California Golden Bears men's basketball team secured an 86-75 road win against Boston College at Conte Forum on February 14, 2026. This victory gives Cal an overall record of 18-8 and a 6-7 standing in Atlantic Coast Conference play, while Boston College falls to 9-16 with a 2-10 ACC record.

Why it matters

Securing a road win in conference play is always valuable, particularly as teams jockey for position heading into tournament season. Cal's strong offensive performance, highlighted by their three-point shooting, was a key factor in overcoming Boston College's rebounding advantage.

The details

Cal established a significant lead in the first half, hitting seven 3-pointers and shooting 53.6 percent from the floor to lead 43-28 at halftime. While Boston College improved its shooting in the second half, Cal maintained its advantage, finishing the game with a 55.6 percent overall shooting effort. Despite Boston College winning the rebound battle 35-25, Cal secured the win, making a total of 14 three-pointers – just one shy of its season record.

• The game was played on February 14, 2026.
• Cal will host Stanford on February 21 at 3 p.m. PT at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.

What’s next

Cal will return to Berkeley to host rival Stanford at Haas Pavilion on February 21 at 3 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on ACCN and available on KSFO 810 AM.