TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — Chauncey Wiggins scored 18 points to lead Florida State to a 63-61 men’s basketball victory over California on Wednesday night at Donald L. Tucker Center.

The Seminoles improved to 9-12, while the Golden Bears fell to 15-6. Florida State led 36-23 at halftime but was outscored 38-27 after the break. California’s Justin Pippen scored a game-high 19 points. The Golden Bears had a chance to tie or win on their final possession but committed a turnover. Florida State’s Lajae Jones made one free throw with nine seconds remaining for the final margin. The Seminoles dominated inside, outscoring California 32-14 in the paint.