Central Michigan

Cal will look to build on its offensive and defensive positives from nonconference play as it heads to Eugene to play Oregon on Friday and to Boulder for a game against Colorado on Sunday.

The Bears will compete against the Howard Bison for the first time in 21 years.

After a lengthy road trip, Cal field hockey returns home for its upcoming conference matchups against UC Davis and Stanford.

Cal started the weekend off slower than intended but with a finish they had hoped after defeating a ranked opponent for the first time in two years.

The Bears were quick to show their excitement to be back on their home field after almost a month on the road when they scored within the first few minutes of each game this weekend.

Cal ended its losing streak coming out of the weekend with two wins. The Bears will be at home this week in preparation for their games this weekend.

Contrary to last year, in which the Bears finished the season against then-No. 4 UCLA and No. 1 Oklahoma, the last three meets this season all include unranked opponents.

On Friday night, No. 18 Cal defeated Central Michigan as Haas Pavilion bid a bittersweet farewell to seniors Toni-Ann Williams, Alicia Gallarzo, Arianna Robinson, and Yuleen Sternberg on senior night.

Heading into the final three meets of the regular season, a lighter opponent will likely prove to be a huge benefit for the Bears, especially for Williams.