Cal women's basketball rallies past Florida State

Junior guard Lulu Twidale scores 17 of her 30 points in the fourth quarter to lead the Bears to victory.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Junior guard Lulu Twidale scored 17 of her 30 points in the fourth quarter as the Cal women's basketball team rallied to beat host Florida State 75-62 on Thursday night. The Bears, who have won seven of their past nine games, trailed by three entering the final quarter before Twidale led a 25-9 run to secure the victory.

Why it matters

The win is an important one for Cal as they continue to build momentum heading into the postseason. Twidale's dominant fourth quarter performance showcases her ability to take over a game and will her team to victory, a trait that will be crucial for the Bears as they look to make a deep tournament run.

The details

Cal led by two at halftime but then trailed by three entering the fourth quarter. Twidale tied the game with a 3-pointer to start the final period and then gave the Bears the lead for good with a three-point play. She then added two layups, two free throws, another 3-pointer and two more free throws as Cal outscored Florida State 25-9 in the fourth quarter.

  • Cal led by two at halftime.
  • Cal trailed by three entering the fourth quarter.
  • Twidale tied the game with a 3-pointer to start the fourth quarter.
  • Twidale gave Cal the lead for good with a three-point play in the first minute of the fourth quarter.
  • Twidale scored 17 of her 30 points in the fourth quarter.

The players

Lulu Twidale

A junior guard for the Cal women's basketball team who scored 30 points, including 17 in the fourth quarter, to lead the Bears to victory.

Charmin Smith

The head coach of the Cal women's basketball team who praised Twidale's resilience and will to win the game.

Gisella Maul

A Cal player who scored 10 points in the game.

Sakima Walker

A Cal player who recorded 8 points and a game-high 11 rebounds.

Sydney Bowles

A player for Florida State who scored 17 points in the game.

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What they’re saying

“It's a will to win and she willed us to this victory and wanted the game. She was really resilient and fought through a first half in which she struggled offensively and really dominated in the second half. And that's what we expect of her, that's what we need of her.”

— Charmin Smith, Cal head coach (San Francisco Chronicle)

What’s next

The Cal women's basketball team will look to continue their strong play as they head into the final stretch of the regular season and prepare for the postseason.

The takeaway

Lulu Twidale's dominant fourth quarter performance showcases her ability to take over a game and lead her team to victory, a trait that will be crucial for Cal as they look to make a deep tournament run in the postseason.