Robert McCray V electrified the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina, as he scored a season high 30 points in Florida State men’s basketball’s 95-89 win over California in the second round of the ACC tournament on Wednesday.
McCray stuffed the stat sheet, adding eight assists, five rebounds, a block, and two steals for a Seminoles (18-14) team that outmatched the No. 9-seeded Cal.
After briefly trailing, 9-2, in the opening minutes of the first half, McCray hit a three-pointer that kick-started a 24-6 run for the Seminoles. FSU did not let up, scoring 46 first-half points, 14 of which were scored by McCray.
Kobe MaGee scored 13 points, and after the team started 0-for-5 from three, MaGee nailed four in the first half as FSU went 7-of-14 from deep.
The Seminoles did not turn the ball over in the first half, and only turned it over six times in the game, while forcing 12 total Cal turnovers. A switch from man defense to a 3-2 zone, which was rotated into man coverage on a possession-to-possession basis, slowed Cal’s offense.
FSU remained in control in the second half, pushing its lead to as much as 22 points. Cal ended the game on a 19-7 run, which cut the lead to as little as six right before the buzzer, the closest the Golden Bears got in the half.
Lajae Jones scored nine second-half points, including a highlight reel poster dunk. Not to be outdone, McCray added a windmill in the open court after a steal to punctuate his performance.
MAKE WAY!! 🤯
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— ACC Men’s Basketball (@accmbb) March 12, 2026
FSU had four players finish in double figures. McCray led all scorers with 30 points, followed by 15 from Jones, and 14 from Chauncey Wiggins alongside 13 from MaGee.
The Seminoles advance to play No. 1 Duke on Thursday, March. 12 at 7 p.m.
How to watch FSU basketball vs. Duke in the ACC tournament quarterfinals
- When: Thursday, March 12 / 7 p.m.
- Where: Spectrum Center / Charlotte, North Carolina
- Watch: ESPN
Liam Rooney covers Florida State athletics for the Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at LRooney@gannett.com or on Twitter @__liamrooney.
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