California Golden Bears Defeat Boston College Eagles 86-75
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 12:00 PM ET · Conte Forum
California Golden Bears 86, Boston College Eagles 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won California Golden Bears vs Boston College Eagles?
California Golden Bears beat Boston College Eagles 86-75 at Conte Forum on February 14, 2026.
Who was favored in California Golden Bears vs Boston College Eagles?
California Golden Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -180 (about 64% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the California Golden Bears triumphed over the Boston College Eagles with a final score of 86-75 at Conte Forum. This victory marked a continuation of California's strong season, improving their record to 19-8, while Boston College fell to 9-17.
The Golden Bears entered the game with a recent record of 4-6 over their last ten games, but they had shown the ability to score effectively, averaging 74.5 points per game during that stretch. In contrast, the Eagles struggled significantly, managing only a 2-8 record in their last ten games, with an average of 64 points scored per game. Boston College's recent form included a five-game losing streak, highlighting their difficulties as they averaged 62.2 points in their last five contests.
California's away performance was a mixed bag, with a record of 2-4 in their last six away games. However, their ability to score was evident, as they averaged 78.4 points over their last five games. The Eagles, on the other hand, had a home record of 2-4 in their last six games, contributing to their overall struggles this season.
The two teams had met previously in the 2025 season, where the Golden Bears also emerged victorious, defeating the Eagles 82-71. This history added an extra layer of motivation for California as they sought to maintain their dominance in this matchup.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the performance of both teams could have been influenced by any absences. The betting market reflected California's status as favorites, with DraftKings listing them at -3.5 on the spread and -180 on the money line, while Boston College was at +150.
The game conditions were typical for a February evening in Massachusetts, but specific details about weather or court conditions were not provided. However, the atmosphere at Conte Forum was likely charged, given the stakes for both teams.
As the game unfolded, California's scoring prowess was on full display. Key moments included Chase Forte's impressive 28-foot three-point jumper, which extended California's lead significantly. Luka Toews contributed with a crucial jumper, and John Camden's three-pointer further solidified the Golden Bears' advantage. Boston College attempted to rally with layups from Jayden Hastings, but it was not enough to close the gap.
Ultimately, California's ability to execute in critical moments and maintain their scoring rhythm proved decisive in their victory over Boston College.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CAL -3.5 | 144.5 o -112 / u -108 | California Golden Bears -180 · Boston College Eagles +150 |
Leaders
- PointsFred Payne16Boston College Eagles
- AssistsLuka Toews5Boston College Eagles
- ReboundsJayden Hastings8Boston College Eagles
- PointsChris Bell22California Golden Bears
- AssistsDai Dai Ames4California Golden Bears
- ReboundsJohn Camden9California Golden Bears
Recent form
Boston College Eagles
Last 10: 2-8Streak L564 scored · 71.5 allowed per game2-4 at home
- L64-70vs Stanford CardinalFeb 12
- L68-74vs Miami HurricanesFeb 7
- L49-67at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 4
- L66-73vs Virginia CavaliersJan 31
- L64-68at Notre Dame Fighting IrishJan 24
- W65-62vs Pittsburgh PanthersJan 22
- W81-73vs Syracuse OrangeJan 17
- L50-74at Clemson TigersJan 14
- L62-75at Louisville CardinalsJan 10
- L71-79vs NC State WolfpackJan 7
California Golden Bears
Last 10: 4-6Streak L274.5 scored · 79.4 allowed per game2-4 away
- L100-107at Syracuse OrangeFeb 12
- L55-77vs Clemson TigersFeb 8
- W90-85vs Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 5
- W86-85at Miami HurricanesJan 31
- L61-63at Florida State SeminolesJan 29
- W78-66at Stanford CardinalJan 25
- W84-78vs North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 17
- L56-71vs Duke Blue DevilsJan 15
- L75-78at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 10
- L60-84at Virginia CavaliersJan 8
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | California Golden Bears | Boston College Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 30-54 | 29-60 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 14-29 | 8-22 |
| Three-point % | 48 | 36 |
| Free throws | 12-16 | 9-16 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 56 |
| Rebounds | 25 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 5 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 20 | 20 |
| Assists | 18 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 2 |
| Blocks | 1 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 15 | 8 |
| Fast-break points | 15 | 2 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 34 |
| Fouls | 16 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 20 | 0 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 99 | 0 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-32Chris Bell makes 23-foot three point jumper (John Camden assists)
- 2nd Half49-35Chase Forte makes 25-foot three point jumper (Boden Kapke assists)
- 2nd Half52-35Chris Bell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Milos Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half55-35John Camden makes 26-foot three point jumper (Dai Dai Ames assists)
- 2nd Half55-38Fred Payne makes 24-foot three point jumper (Chase Forte assists)
- 2nd Half55-40Boden Kapke makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half55-41Jayden Hastings makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half57-41Dai Dai Ames makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-41Dai Dai Ames makes 8-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half59-43Aidan Shaw makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Fred Payne assists)
- 2nd Half59-44Fred Payne makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half59-45Fred Payne makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half62-45Nolan Dorsey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Pippen assists)
- 2nd Half62-47Aidan Shaw makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half64-47Justin Pippen makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half64-49Fred Payne makes 22-foot jumper
- 2nd Half64-51Chase Forte makes driving layup
- 2nd Half66-51Nolan Dorsey makes layup (Milos Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half66-54Chase Forte makes 28-foot three point jumper (Fred Payne assists)
- 2nd Half66-55Chase Forte makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-55Semetri Carr makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-55Chris Bell makes driving layup
- 2nd Half70-57Chase Forte makes 10-foot jumper
- 2nd Half72-57Milos Ilic makes layup (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half72-59Aidan Shaw makes 0-foot dunk (Jayden Hastings assists)
- 2nd Half73-59Semetri Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-59Semetri Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-61Jason Asemota makes layup (Aidan Shaw assists)
- 2nd Half77-61Dai Dai Ames makes 24-foot three point jumper (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half77-64Luka Toews makes 25-foot three pointer
- 2nd Half77-66Jayden Hastings makes driving layup
- 2nd Half80-66Chris Bell makes 28-foot three point jumper (Justin Pippen assists)
- 2nd Half80-69Chase Forte makes 28-foot three point jumper (Luka Toews assists)
- 2nd Half80-71Luka Toews makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half83-71John Camden makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dai Dai Ames assists)
- 2nd Half84-71Justin Pippen makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half85-71Justin Pippen makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half85-73Jayden Hastings makes layup
- 2nd Half85-75Jayden Hastings makes layup (Luka Toews assists)
- 2nd Half86-75John Camden makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Boston College Eagles, below favours California Golden Bears.
Venue
- Conte ForumChestnut Hill, MA
- Attendance3485
- OfficialsJerry Heater, Evon Burroughs, Jeff Pon
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