California Golden Bears Set to Host Texas State Bobcats at Haas Pavilion

As the California Golden Bears prepare to face off against the Texas State Bobcats at Haas Pavilion, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an engaging matchup. The Golden Bears have shown a mix of promise and areas for improvement in their recent games, and this upcoming contest is an opportunity for them to tip the scales in their favor.

In their last game on November 19 against Southern University Jaguars, the Golden Bears fell short with a final score of 66-74. Despite a strong second half where they outscored the Jaguars by four points, it wasn't enough to overcome their first-half deficit. The team's field goal percentage stood at 43 percent and they shot 37 percent from beyond the arc. One area that needs attention is turnovers; with 20 in that game alone, it's clear that maintaining possession will be crucial against Texas State.

The free throw line has been kinder to CAL, as evidenced by their impressive 83 percent success rate against Southern University. This could play a significant role if the game comes down to narrow margins. Rebounding is another strength for CAL; they out-rebounded Southern University by six boards last time out.

The Bobcats are not an opponent that can be taken lightly. Their ability to capitalize on turnovers—as seen when they scored 17 points off turnovers against Southern University—could pose a threat if CAL doesn't tighten up its ball handling.

However, there's reason for optimism: The Golden Bears have demonstrated resilience and an ability to adapt mid-game which could serve them well as they seek redemption on home turf after two consecutive losses.

Looking ahead, fans should expect CAL’s coaching staff to emphasize defense and ball security leading up to this game. If they can limit mistakes and leverage their free-throw shooting prowess while continuing strong rebounding efforts, there’s every chance that victory could swing in favor of California.

Mark your calendars for November 21st at 7:00 PM PST when these two teams clash at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley. Fans eager not miss any action can tune into Pac-12 Network for live coverage of what promises be an exciting evening college basketball.