Mia Mastrov’s career-high five steals led the way defensively for Cal, who as a team finished the game with 15 steals for a third-straight contest, outearning the Mustangs’ nine.
In its immediate impact, NIL shifted critical dynamics within college sports it gave power to the players. Two years later, it is evident that the players have advantaged that power in several ways.
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.
LAS VEGAS (AP) Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 23 points, Bella Murekatete had a double-double and Washington State rallied to defeat California 61-49 in the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament on Wednesday night.