On Friday at 8 p.m., No. 6 Cal women’s basketball team will square off against Arizona State at Haas Pavilion. Check below for the Gameday articles, including the game preview, beat writer Austin Crochetiere’s column on guard Layshia Clarendon, an exclusive interview with coach Lindsay Gottlieb and more.
Cal women’s basketball prepares itself for Arizona State
As the Bears roll past Pac-12 opponents, Arizona State has struggled in conference play. But Cal is weary of falling into a possible trap game.
Lindsay Gottlieb talks Cal basketball
In the midst of a 19-2 season and a No. 6 national ranking, Cal women’s basketball coach Lindsay Gottlieb sat down with the Daily Cal to discuss her team’s season, basketball tactics and the current landscape of college women’s basketball.
Cal vs Arizona State Gameday: Players to watch
Eyes on Brittany Boyd and Janae Fulcher
Cal vs Arizona State Gameday: Editor’s prediction
The Bears, currently ranked No. 6 in the nation, have been consistently rolling through its Pac-12 foes since its marquee win against Stanford at Maples. Cal has too many weapons for a .500 team like the Sun Devils to stop.
Clarendon is necessary for a championship run
Austin Crochetiere believes that guard Layshia Clarendon is the fulcrum of the Cal women’s basketball squad and elevates this team from good to Final Four-worthy.
Correction(s):
A previous version of this summary incorrectly stated that the Cal women’s basketball team will play against Arizona State University on Saturday. The women’s basketball team actually played the Sun Devils on Friday evening, beating them 66-53. The Bears will play the University of Arizona on Sunday.