After an excellent first half full of life and energy, the Bears fell apart in the third and fourth quarter as they were defeated 61-49. This marks the third year in a row Cal women’s basketball has failed to get past the first round of the tournament.
In a game that went to the wire against No. 25 USC, the Bears displayed remarkable personality to win their first game against a ranked opponent on Senior Day.
In one of the best conferences in women’s basketball, if the Bears can keep their opponents under 70 points, there is a fighting chance. If not, the odds no longer lie in their favor. This weekend, two Washington schools got the best of Cal.
Cal women’s basketball split the weekend, losing to Oregon but besting Oregon State. With both games coming down to the wire, the Bears finally came up clutch to earn their second Pac-12 victory of the season.