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Cal Looks to Rebound on East Coast Trip at Florida State
Golden Bears aim to bounce back from early ACC struggles with visit to struggling Seminoles
Jan. 27, 2026 at 11:31pm
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The Cal Golden Bears men's basketball team is set to visit the Florida State Seminoles in Tallahassee, Florida, as they look to improve their performance on the East Coast after early struggles in ACC play. Cal is coming off a big win over rival Stanford but has faced difficulties on the road, including blowout losses to Virginia and Virginia Tech. Florida State has also struggled in conference play, but has shown signs of improvement in recent close losses.
Why it matters
This game is an important test for Cal as they try to establish themselves as a contender in the highly competitive ACC. A win over Florida State could help build momentum and confidence for the Golden Bears as they continue their East Coast road trip. For Florida State, this is an opportunity to pick up a signature win and potentially turn their season around.
The details
Cal is led by senior forward John Camden, who has found his shooting stroke after a rough start to ACC play. The Golden Bears will look to Camden and their perimeter shooting to overcome Florida State's defense. The Seminoles have been competitive in recent games despite their poor record, led by guard Robert McCray V, who has stepped up his production after some early struggles.
- Cal lost 84-60 to then-No. 23 Virginia and 78-75 to Virginia Tech in their first East Coast road trip.
- Cal followed up an 84-78 win over then-No. 14 North Carolina with a 78-66 road victory over rival Stanford on January 28, 2026.
- Florida State has lost three games by a combined 12 points since their 113-69 home loss to North Carolina State on January 10, 2026, including a 65-63 road upset of rival Miami.
The players
John Camden
A senior forward for the Cal Golden Bears who has found his shooting stroke after a rough start to ACC play, matching his season high with 25 points and recording the team's first double-double of the season with 10 rebounds in the win over Stanford.
Robert McCray V
The leading scorer for the Florida State Seminoles, who ranks second in the ACC with 6.5 assists per game and has stepped up his production in recent games after some early struggles.
What they’re saying
“I started off rough in ACC play after a good nonconference. I knew I just had to stay locked in, stay aggressive and keep shooting.”
— John Camden, Cal Forward
“Our team is moving in the right direction. The results, obviously, are not. We have to continue to learn in these close games how important the details are.”
— Luke Loucks, Florida State Head Coach
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.
The takeaway
This game represents an important opportunity for both teams to build momentum and confidence as they navigate the challenging ACC schedule. Cal will look to John Camden and their perimeter shooting to overcome Florida State's defense, while the Seminoles will aim to continue their recent improved play and pick up a signature win at home.
