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Florida State Seminoles Take on Cal in ACC Tournament
FSU looks to continue recent hot streak and boost NCAA Tournament hopes
Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:22pm
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The Florida State Seminoles men's basketball team, seeded 8th, will take on the 9th-seeded Cal Golden Bears in the ACC Tournament. FSU won the regular-season matchup between the two teams, 63-61, and is looking to make an improbable run to the ACC championship to earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament. Cal is believed to be on the tournament 'bubble' and likely needs one or two wins to bolster their case.
Why it matters
This game is crucial for both teams' NCAA Tournament hopes. FSU needs to win the ACC Tournament to secure an automatic bid, while Cal is fighting to earn an at-large bid and needs a strong showing in the conference tournament.
The details
The Seminoles are the 8th seed in the ACC Tournament, while Cal is the 9th seed. FSU won the regular-season meeting between the two teams, 63-61, in Tallahassee. The Golden Bears are believed to be on the tournament 'bubble' and likely need one or two wins to solidify their NCAA Tournament resume.
- The game is being played on March 11, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
The players
Florida State Seminoles
The Florida State men's basketball team, seeded 8th in the ACC Tournament, is looking to continue its recent hot streak and earn a berth in the NCAA Tournament.
Cal Golden Bears
The Cal men's basketball team, seeded 9th in the ACC Tournament, is fighting to earn an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament and needs a strong showing in the conference tournament.
What they’re saying
“Keys to the Game: Analysis from Coach Jacob Ridenhour”
— Jacob Ridenhour, Coach
What’s next
The winner of this game will advance to the next round of the ACC Tournament, moving one step closer to an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
This matchup between the 8th-seeded Seminoles and 9th-seeded Golden Bears is a crucial one for both teams' NCAA Tournament hopes. FSU needs to win the ACC Tournament to secure an automatic bid, while Cal is fighting for an at-large bid and needs a strong showing in the conference tournament.
