Syracuse Wins Double-OT Thriller Over Cal

Orange prevail 107-100 in a game that was briefly paused due to a power outage

Feb. 12, 2026 at 7:39am

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Led by Nate Kingz's 27 points, Syracuse came away with a 107-100 double-overtime win against visiting Cal on Wednesday night. William Kyle III collected his fourth double-double of the season for the Orange with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, but had to be assisted to the bench in the second OT after sustaining a lower-body injury. Syracuse's J.J. Starling scored 21 points and had a season-high 4 steals, while Dai Dai Ames led the Golden Bears with 23 points, including 19 after halftime.

Why it matters

This hard-fought victory keeps Syracuse's postseason hopes alive in the competitive ACC, while Cal's loss is a setback in their quest to secure an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament.

The details

An 8-2 run to start the second overtime, capped by a Kingz 3-pointer, put the Orange ahead for good. The game was briefly paused due to a citywide power outage that affected Western New York, but the teams played the overtime periods without power due to another outage, relying on an in-arena power generator to finish the game.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
  • The game went to double overtime.

The players

Nate Kingz

Scored a team-high 27 points for Syracuse.

William Kyle III

Collected his fourth double-double of the season for the Orange with 15 points and a career-high 16 rebounds, but had to be assisted to the bench in the second OT after sustaining a lower-body injury.

J.J. Starling

Scored 21 points and had a season-high 4 steals for Syracuse.

Dai Dai Ames

Led the Golden Bears with 23 points, including 19 after halftime.

Milos Ilic

Collected his first double-double of the campaign, posting season highs of 16 points and 14 rebounds for Cal.

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What they’re saying

“This was a hard-fought game that went down to the wire. I'm proud of the way our team battled through adversity, including the power outages, to come away with the victory.”

— Jim Boeheim, Head Coach, Syracuse

“We had our chances to win this game, but just couldn't quite get over the hump. Credit to Syracuse for making the plays down the stretch to pull it out.”

— Mark Fox, Head Coach, Cal

What’s next

Syracuse will look to build on this win as they continue their ACC schedule, while Cal will try to regroup and get back on track in their quest for an NCAA Tournament bid.

The takeaway

This thrilling double-overtime battle showcased the competitive nature of ACC basketball, with both teams displaying grit and determination despite the power outage challenges. The outcome keeps Syracuse's postseason hopes alive, while Cal's loss is a setback in their tournament aspirations.