Cal's bubble hopes hang in the balance against skidding Georgia Tech

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After suffering a catastrophic loss in its search for an at-large NCAA Tournament bid, California will be desperate for a victory against lowly Georgia Tech in Atlantic Coast Conference play in Atlanta on Wednesday.

Squarely on the bubble, Cal (20-9, 8-8 ACC) saw its three-game winning streak snapped at home against Pittsburgh on Saturday, falling by 16 points in