Jamir Watkins had 18 points and eight rebounds to lead FSU, followed closely by Malique Ewin with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Both teams ended with more than 20 offensive rebounds, but FSU shot just 16/32 on LAYUPS. Inexcusable.

Florida State men's basketball (13-6, 4-4) started its first west coast trip on the wrong foot on Wednesday night. FSU fell to Cal (10-9, 3-5), 77-68, in front of 3,082 in attendance at the Haas Pavilion.

Florida State starts a two-game West Coast trip on Wednesday. What do they need to do to extend their winning streak to three?

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A win for California would push their record over .500, and after one quarter of play they've put themselves in a good position to make it happen. They have jumped out to a quick 37-33 lead against Florida State.

Florida State men’s basketball (13-5, 4-3) take on the California Golden Bears (9-9,2-5) in the first leg of their two-game West Coast road trip. The Seminoles avoided the snow, leaving Monday, and are trying to buck the trend of teams struggling on the other side of the country due to the long flight and time change (thanks,