Bittersweet ending to emotional season
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Last season, the Bears couldn’t control their own destiny. The pandemic forced the season to shut down without notice, and all of a sudden it was over. The team wouldn’t have a chance to win the national title they so desperately craved. It was painful because the Bears couldn’t make peace with what they accomplished it was simply stripped away. They couldn’t go out on their own terms.
And even though this year’s season did not end according to plan, the team got to end it together. After an early MPSF Tournament loss to Arizona State cost Cal a chance to compete in the NCAA championship bracket, the blue and gold had one more opportunity to play together in a match against Indiana. Instead of ending the season apart and isolated, the team went out together for one last win.
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No. 4 Cal builds momentum with wins against No. 16 San Jose State
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After losing 8-19 to Cal earlier this season, San Jose State was surely eager to get its revenge heading into this weekend’s doubleheader.
That revenge never came. The Bears, who entered the weekend ranked No. 6, served up two commanding victories, with both matches getting out of hand early. And with only four games and two weekends remaining before the MPSF tournament and the NCAA Championships, No. 4 Cal is clicking at the right time. After some midseason struggles, the Bears have begun operating at an elite level just in time for the postseason.