Cal Women's Basketball Tops Pittsburgh, Stanford Falls to Georgia Tech

Lulu Twidale scores 32 points to surpass 1,000 for her career as the Bears win, while Stanford struggles on the road

Feb. 8, 2026 at 5:55pm

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In college basketball action, the Cal women's team defeated Pittsburgh 95-80, led by junior guard Lulu Twidale's 32 points, which pushed her over the 1,000-point mark for her career. Meanwhile, the Stanford women's team fell to Georgia Tech, trailing by as many as 15 points in the first half before making a late push that ultimately fell short.

Why it matters

These results are significant for the Bay Area's top women's college basketball programs. Cal's win on the road in ACC play helps build momentum for the Bears, while Stanford's loss to Georgia Tech raises questions about the Cardinal's ability to win tough games away from home.

The details

Twidale became the fifth player in Cal history to record two 30-point games in a season, going 7-for-11 from 3-point range and adding seven assists. Gisella Maul also had a double-double for the Bears with 20 points and 11 rebounds. For Stanford, the Cardinal struggled offensively, going scoreless for nearly six minutes in the second quarter and over four minutes in the third quarter, allowing Georgia Tech to build a comfortable lead that Stanford couldn't overcome despite a late push.

  • On Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Cal women's basketball team defeated Pittsburgh 95-80.
  • Also on Sunday, February 8, 2026, the Stanford women's basketball team fell to Georgia Tech.

The players

Lulu Twidale

A junior guard for the Cal women's basketball team who scored 32 points to surpass 1,000 points for her career.

Gisella Maul

A player for the Cal women's basketball team who had a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds.

Charmin Smith

The head coach of the Cal women's basketball team.

Theresa Hagans

A player for the Pittsburgh women's basketball team who scored 19 points.

Karen Blair

The head coach of the Georgia Tech women's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“I thought we came out with the right mindset, and were really good in the first half. Obviously, we made shots offensively and we were locked in defensively and did a really good job. We struggled to keep that momentum in the second half, but we're on the road in ACC play, so I'm happy that we got a sweep, and this helps us have momentum. … These were games that we had to win, so we took care of business.”

— Charmin Smith, Cal women's basketball head coach (sfchronicle.com)

“Stanford's tough, they've got a lot of length, there's a lot of height on that team. So to outrebound that team … our team was disciplined. We were disciplined with the boxouts when we needed to.”

— Karen Blair, Georgia Tech women's basketball head coach (sfchronicle.com)

What’s next

The Cal women's basketball team will look to build on their momentum as they continue ACC play, while Stanford will aim to rebound from their loss to Georgia Tech.

The takeaway

These results highlight the competitive nature of women's college basketball in the Bay Area, with both Cal and Stanford facing challenges on the road against tough conference opponents. The Bears' win and the Cardinal's loss demonstrate the importance of maintaining focus and discipline throughout the entire game.