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The Cal women’s basketball team (17-7, 5-7) is an intriguing team to watch. Intriguing, because its performance in a match can range anywhere from abysmal to phenomenal. Take into account its matchups against then-No. 7 Washington and then-No. 13 UCLA. The Bears put on an extremely underwhelming show against the
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Going into the match on Friday, the Cal women’s basketball team was not expected to win. Its opponent, No. 13 UCLA, had been on a six-game winning streak and was rightfully the more fancied side in the matchup. The Bears, however, had other things on their mind, as they were
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Have you seen “The Office”? Probably one of the best comedy series of all time, and one that featured so many memorable quotes. When I think of it, one line of dialogue that stands out is when Andy, portrayed by Ed Helms, talks about “the good old days.” He says,
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Another day, another loss for the Cal women’s basketball team (15-7, 3-7). 2017 has been nothing if not ugly for the Bears. For a team that started with so much promise in the opening half of the season, it has regressed phenomenally in conference play. The Bears’ 79-84 loss to
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It is no secret: The Cal women’s basketball team is struggling. The team had started the season on a very solid note, winning its first 13 games. But the misfortunes associated with that number came to bite the Bears as they lost four of their last five games — all against
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If you were to look at the Cal women’s basketball team today and compare it to its state before 2017 kicked in, you would be shocked. The Bears (14-4, 2-4 Pac-12) began the season in emphatic fashion — going unbeaten in their first 13 matches — but have since lost
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If you had to describe Cal women’s basketball’s opening eight games in four words, it would be safe to call them “The Kristine Anigwe show.” Coming into Thursday’s matchup against Sacramento State, the forward led Cal in scoring with 19.4 points per game and rebounds with 8.9 boards per game.
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As the final whistle blows after Colorado’s golden goal in the 110th minute, the Cal women’s soccer players walk off dejectedly. The Bears had mounted an impressive comeback in regulation time, scoring two goals in the last two minutes to tie the game. Losing in extra time in dubious fashion
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The Cal women’s basketball team has had a bright start to the 2016-17 season. Four games and four wins is not a bad stat — not bad at all. The wins, however, have come against teams that cannot be considered elite by any standards. This Friday, the Bears will face
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Cal forward Kristine Anigwe has the ball with her back to the basket. She takes her time to assess her options. Guard Asha Thomas is near the three-point line, and Mikayla Cowling is on the wing. A pass could allow Cal to keep possession and the quest for a basket
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