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BERKELEY, Calif. (Interstat) ā A pivotal Atlantic Coast Conference rivalry rematch is set for Saturday when the California Golden Bears host the Stanford Cardinal at Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears (18-8, 8-5 ACC), who sit higher in the conference standings, look to complete a regular-season sweep after defeating the Cardinal 78-66 on Jan. 24 in Palo Alto. California has won three of its last five, most recently an 86-75 road victory at Boston College on Feb. 14. Stanford (16-10, 6-7) seeks to even the season series and bolster its postseason resume, having alternated wins and losses over its past six games. The Cardinal are coming off a 63-68 defeat at Wake Forest on Feb. 14. A key matchup will feature forwards with similar surnames: Stanfordās Aidan Cammann and Californiaās John Camden. Cammann is coming off a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds against Wake Forest and scored 19 in a narrow loss to Clemson on Feb. 4. For the Golden Bears, John Camden dominated the first meeting, scoring 25 points in the 12-point win. He is averaging 16.4 points over his last five contests. Californiaās offense, which averages 77.2 points per game, will test a Stanford defense that has allowed 70 or more points in four of its last five outings. The Cardinal counter with an offense that erupted for 95 points in a win over Georgia Tech on Feb. 7 but was held to 63 in its last time out. The Golden Bears have been strong at home in conference play, while Stanford looks to improve its road record in ACC action. With both teams jockeying for position ahead of next monthās ACC tournament, this rivalry clash carries significant weight. The game tips off at 7 p.m. PST on Saturday, Feb. 21. Californiaās next game is at home against SMU on Feb. 25. Stanford hosts Pittsburgh on the same date.