California’s defense had its best game of the season, returning two fumbles for touchdowns and recording a season-high six sacks as the Golden Bears beat Washington State 42-39.
No. 8 Washington scored 45 first-half points on its way to a 59-32 win over California. Washington led 14-0 before star quarterback Michael Penix Jr. ever saw the field.
Charlisse Leger-Walker scored 23 points, Bella Murekatete had a double-double and Washington State rallied to defeat California 61-49 in the opening round of the Pac-12 Tournament.
DJ Rodman hit four 3-pointers and finished with 14 points, Mouhamed Gueye also scored 14 points and Washington State beat California 66-51 Wednesday night.
Terrell Brown Jr. overcame a quiet start scoring 18 of his 21 points in the second half, and Washington rallied from a nine-point deficit to beat California 64-55.
Chase Garbers is on the cusp of breaking California legend Joe Kapp’s record for career rushing yards by a quarterback. The Bears head into Saturday’s game against Washington State.
Matt Bradley scored a career-high 26 points and had 10 rebounds, and California Golden Bears held off a late surge to beat Washington State Cougars 73-66.
Darius McNeill and Connor Vanover combined for 37 points to help the Golden Bears snap a 23-game losing streak in Pac-12 play and beating No. 25 Washington 76-73.