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California's Kingsley Okoroh (22) battles for a rebound with Utah's JoJo Zamora (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the quarterfinals of the Pac-12 men's tournament Thursday, March 9, 2017, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

(John Locher)

Jabari Bird had 26 points and scored on a key three-point play with 14 seconds left, helping he Cal Bears held off a late rally by the Utah Utes to win 78-75 in their quarterfinals matchup at the Pac-12 men's basketball tournament.

Cal (21-11) led by 11 with 2:17 left, but Utah (20-11) charged back, pulling to 73-72 with 29 seconds left. Bird followed with a hard drive and was fouled, but Kyle Kuzma hit a 3-pointer to make it a one-point game again.

Bird hit two free throws and Utah's Sedrick Barefield missed a wild 3-pointer at the buzzer, sending the Bears charging from their bench.

Charlie Moore added 21 points for fifth-seeded Cal, which moves on to play No. 5 and top-seeded Oregon in Friday's semifinals

Kuzma had 23 points to lead the fourth-seeded Utes.

- The Associated Press

PREGAME

Cal, seeded No. 5, advanced after defeating Oregon State put up a surprisingly tough challenge, beating the Beavers 67-62 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.

No. 4 Utah had a bye into the quarterfinals. These two teams played a week ago, when the Utes overwhelmed the Golden Bears 74-44 in Pac-12 Conference play.

Check out the details below and follow the latest live updates, score, video highlights and more in the comments section as the game rolls along.

What: No. 4 Utah vs. No. 5 Cal in the Pac-12 Conference men's basketball tournament.

When: 2:30 p.m. PT, Thursday

Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev.

TV: Pac-12 Network (In Portland Comcast 420/421).

Online: Pac-12 Live.