CHARLOTTE, N.C. — — Robert McCray V scored 30 factors and Florida State continued its successful methods beating California 95-89 within the second spherical of the ACC Tournament on Wednesday.
The eighth-seeded Seminoles (18-14) advance to play top-seeded Duke on Thursday within the quarterfinals.
McCray completed taking pictures 10 of 17 — together with a thunderous windmill dunk off a steal. Lajae Jones scored 15 factors, Chauncey Wiggins 14 and reserve Kobe MaGee scored all of his 13 within the first half.
Dai Dai Ames scored 27 factors, Chris Bell 17, Justin Pippen 15, John Camden 11 and Lee Dort grabbed a career-high 18 rebounds for ninth-seeded Cal (21-11).
Cal darted to a 9-2 lead earlier than the Seminoles took management. Florida State went on a on a 13-4 run and took the lead for good on a MaGee 3-pointer with 12:13 earlier than halftime.
Florida State shot 53% (18 of 34) together with 7 of 14 — after lacking its first 5 — from 3-point vary within the first half. Cal shot 41% (11 of 27) together with a paltry 27% (3 of 11) from previous the arc within the first half.
The Seminoles led 46-32 at halftime and stretched their result in 56-39 with 16:31 left.
Florida State has received 11 of its final 14 in opposition to convention foes since dropping its first 5 to start out ACC play.
Cal has misplaced three of its final 4 and now sweats its potential NCAA Tournament berth destiny.
Florida State: Advances to the quarterfinals.
Cal: Awaits Selection Sunday.
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