California Golden Bears Defeat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 76-65
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · McCamish Pavilion
California Golden Bears 76, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 65, 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 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
California Golden Bears beat Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 76-65 at McCamish Pavilion on March 4, 2026.
Who was favored in California Golden Bears vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
California Golden Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -148 (about 60% implied). The favorite won.
In a decisive matchup, the California Golden Bears defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 76-65 at McCamish Pavilion. This game highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams, as California, with a strong away record of 21-9, continued to assert their dominance, while Georgia Tech struggled with a home record of 11-19, marking their tenth consecutive loss.
California entered the game with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games, averaging 75.7 points scored and allowing 76.5 points. Their recent form included a loss to the Pittsburgh Panthers, but prior to that, they had secured victories against SMU Mustangs and Stanford Cardinal. In contrast, Georgia Tech had not won a game in their last ten outings, averaging 71.0 points scored while conceding an alarming 85.7 points per game. Their last five games saw them average 70.0 points scored and 86.6 points allowed, further emphasizing their struggles.
The home team, Georgia Tech, had not managed to win at home in their last five attempts, while California had a balanced away record of 3-2 in their last five games. The two teams had met previously this season on February 5, where California edged out Georgia Tech with a score of 90-85. Their head-to-head record stood at 1-1, with Georgia Tech having won the earlier encounter in the previous season.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details on player availability, but the performance of both teams was crucial to the outcome of the game. The betting lines from DraftKings set California as the favorite with a spread of 2.5 points, indicating market confidence in their ability to secure a win.
The game conditions were not explicitly detailed, but the atmosphere in McCamish Pavilion was likely charged, given the stakes for Georgia Tech, who were desperate to end their losing streak. As the game progressed, California's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities became evident, particularly in the second half where they extended their lead.
Key moments in the second half included a series of scoring plays by Dai Dai Ames, who made crucial layups and free throws, and Lee Dort, who contributed with a dunk. These plays helped California maintain control and ultimately secure the victory.
Overall, this fixture was significant not just for the result but also for the implications it had on the teams' seasons. California's win reinforced their position as a competitive force, while Georgia Tech faced further challenges as they look to regroup and find a way to break their losing streak.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CAL -2.5 | 154.5 o -115 / u -105 | California Golden Bears -148 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets +124 |
Leaders
- PointsKowacie Reeves Jr.19Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- AssistsLamar Washington10Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- ReboundsJaeden Mustaf8Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- PointsDai Dai Ames18California Golden Bears
- AssistsJustin Pippen8California Golden Bears
- ReboundsJohn Camden10California Golden Bears
Recent form
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1071 scored · 85.7 allowed per game0-5 at home
- L71-80vs Florida State SeminolesFeb 28
- L70-87at Louisville CardinalsFeb 21
- L68-94vs Virginia CavaliersFeb 19
- L74-89at Notre Dame Fighting IrishFeb 14
- L67-83vs Wake Forest Demon DeaconsFeb 12
- L72-95at Stanford CardinalFeb 8
- L85-90at California Golden BearsFeb 5
- L75-91vs North Carolina Tar HeelsJan 31
- L65-71at Virginia Tech HokiesJan 28
- L63-77vs Clemson TigersJan 24
California Golden Bears
Last 10: 6-4Streak L175.7 scored · 76.5 allowed per game3-2 away
- L56-72vs Pittsburgh PanthersFeb 28
- W73-69vs SMU MustangsFeb 26
- W72-66vs Stanford CardinalFeb 21
- W86-75at Boston College EaglesFeb 14
- 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
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 | Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 28-64 | 20-51 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 39 |
| Three-pointers | 5-24 | 6-22 |
| Three-point % | 21 | 27 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 19-24 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 79 |
| Rebounds | 40 | 35 |
| Offensive rebounds | 8 | 4 |
| Defensive rebounds | 32 | 31 |
| Assists | 19 | 16 |
| Steals | 9 | 5 |
| Blocks | 4 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 19 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 21 | 5 |
| Points in the paint | 42 | 28 |
| Fouls | 20 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 14 | 12 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 42 | 53 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half41-40Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-41Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-42Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half43-42Dai Dai Ames makes driving layup (Chris Bell assists)
- 2nd Half44-42John Camden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half45-42John Camden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-44Jaeden Mustaf makes driving layup (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half46-44Dai Dai Ames makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half47-44Dai Dai Ames makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half50-44John Camden makes 24-foot three pointer (Milos Ilic assists)
- 2nd Half50-45Jaeden Mustaf makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half53-45John Camden makes 23-foot three point jumper (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half53-47Cole Kirouac makes 2-foot dunk (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half55-47Milos Ilic makes layup (Dai Dai Ames assists)
- 2nd Half56-47DeJuan Campbell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half57-47DeJuan Campbell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-47DeJuan Campbell makes 10-foot floating jump shot (Nolan Dorsey assists)
- 2nd Half59-48Baye Ndongo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-48Dai Dai Ames makes 23-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half62-50Lamar Washington makes 4-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half62-52Akai Fleming makes driving layup (Baye Ndongo assists)
- 2nd Half65-52Semetri Carr makes 22-foot three point jumper (Justin Pippen assists)
- 2nd Half65-54Baye Ndongo makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half65-55Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-56Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-56Semetri Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half66-58Baye Ndongo makes 7-foot hook shot (Lamar Washington assists)
- 2nd Half66-59Akai Fleming makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half66-60Akai Fleming makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-60Chris Bell makes 12-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half68-61Baye Ndongo makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half69-61Dai Dai Ames makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-61Dai Dai Ames makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-61Dai Dai Ames makes layup (Justin Pippen assists)
- 2nd Half74-61Lee Dort makes 2-foot dunk (Justin Pippen assists)
- 2nd Half74-62Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-63Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-64Lamar Washington makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half74-65Lamar Washington makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half76-65Dai Dai Ames makes layup (Justin Pippen assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, below favours California Golden Bears.
Venue
- McCamish PavilionAtlanta, GA
- Attendance4124
- OfficialsBert Smith, A.J. Desai, Tony Henderson
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