Oh what a difference a week makes, huh? After a painful loss to Washington State that left the Bears floundering at 3-7 in conference, hope seemed slim. But the Bears got the big win they needed in upsetting UCLA, then followed that up with a solid win over USC. With another three games left in their February home stand, Cal still stands within striking distance of an NCAA tournament bid, thanks in large part to the sheer top-to-bottom quality of the Pac-12 this year.
Standing in their way are the Utah Utes, who beat Cal in a close game in SLC earlier this year.