New-look Cal women’s basketball team kicks off season at Pac-12 Media Day
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Cal head coach Charmin Smith and seniors Sara Anastasieska and CJ West spoke about the numerous transitions the Bears are facing this year.
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Tale of the Tape: Change of roles creates easy layup
We have seen several times this season when Cal guards dribble around and find Anigwe in the perfect spot or just drop the ball to her on the post, but seeing a guard put a screen for her post player is not an everyday sighting.
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Cal women’s basketball forgets how to win, misses the game-winner against ASU
The Bears lost yet another close game after leading by two with one minute and 26 seconds left, and in the end Arizona State got the tip over by just one point.
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Harvard upsets Cal women’s basketball with 3-point barrage
It’s not going to be much of a happy New Year’s Eve for Cal women’s basketball. Harvard came to Haas Pavilion on Sunday, and the Crimson outlasted the No. 14 Bears to win a hard-fought battle, 85-79.
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Cal women’s basketball edges St. Mary’s in overtime after thrilling road test
Usually a team defined by its strong second-half performances, Cal was at a loss, floundering as the Gaels started the third with a 13-0 run.
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Improved shooting helps Cal women’s basketball blow past Penn State, 75-58
In the final 10 minutes of play, the Bears built on their game-deciding run to end the game with a 17-point advantage, winning their first road game of the season in convincing fashion.
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Cal women’s basketball season ends at the hands of Virginia, 68-62
The intense reality of the NCAA’s single-elimination tournament hit the No. 7 seed Cal women’s basketball team all at once Friday evening, when its season came to an abrupt end at the hands of No. 10 seed Virginia, 68-62.
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Defensive-minded No. 23 Bears hold Wildcats at bay, roll 63-39
The Wildcats, who entered the game in last place in the Pac-12, fell victim to a stifling Bears defense that allowed just three points in the second quarter.
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Cal women’s basketball season update: young stars, team chemistry assist in handling pressure
The veteran presence and an elite rotation of stars have been established. The team’s respect for each other and enjoyment level has been acknowledged and celebrated. Now it’s up to the Bears to deliver and overcome their early bumps in the road.
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Bears start fast, fly past Redhawks 87-67
Perhaps the most surprising contribution came from the reserves. Highlighted by West’s career day, the Bears’ bench outscored the Redhawks’ 44-9. With seven Cal players chipping in at least five points, the entire offense was in a good rhythm.
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