California Golden Bears Set to Clash with USC Trojans at Haas Pavilion

As the California Golden Bears prepare to host the USC Trojans at Haas Pavilion, fans are eager to see if the home team can turn around their recent performance. The Golden Bears have faced a challenging stretch in their past games, showing some areas of concern but also glimpses of potential.

In their last game against the Tigers, despite a strong free-throw percentage of 90 and scoring 59 points, they fell short by 8 points. Their field goal percentage stood at approximately 40 percent, which is below what might be needed to secure a win against a formidable opponent like USC. Additionally, they struggled from beyond the arc with only a 15 percent success rate on three-point attempts.

The previous game saw an even wider margin as they scored just 48 points against the Horned Frogs' defense. Turnovers were particularly problematic; with 19 turnovers compared to only six assists, ball security will surely be an area of focus in practice sessions leading up to their next matchup.

However, there were positive takeaways from these performances as well. Against Texas State Bobcats at Haas Pavilion itself, they managed better control over turnovers and showcased improved shooting from distance with nearly 44 percent accuracy on three-pointers.

The upcoming game promises to test whether California can leverage its home-court advantage and enthusiastic crowd support at Haas Pavilion to improve upon these trends. Consistency in shooting percentages and tighter ball-handling will be key factors if they aim for victory.

Fans can catch this exciting encounter live on December 1st at Haas Pavilion or tune into Pac-12 Network for broadcast coverage. The action tips off at local Berkeley time (3:00 AM UTC), promising an intense battle as California looks to assert themselves on their home court against the visiting USC Trojans.