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Haas Pavilion Showdown: California Golden Bears Face Eastern Washington Eagles

As the California Golden Bears prepare to host the Eastern Washington Eagles at Haas Pavilion, fans are eager for a glimpse of what could be an intriguing matchup. The Golden Bears have had a tumultuous season so far, but there's reason to believe that they could turn things around in their upcoming game.


Dec 9, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA;  California Golden Bears guard Keonte Kennedy (3) makes a three-point basket against the Butler Bulldogs during the first half at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

In their last outing on December 4 against the Arizona Wildcats, the CAL team put up a valiant effort in scoring 68 points. Despite falling short with a loss of 81-68, there were positive takeaways from that game. The Golden Bears showed proficiency from the free-throw line, hitting an impressive 100 percent of their shots. They also managed to score 34 points in the paint and grabbed 31 rebounds.


However, it wasn't all smooth sailing for CAL; they committed 20 personal fouls and turned over the ball nine times. These are areas where they'll need significant improvement if they hope to secure a win against EWU.


The Eastern Washington Eagles come into this game with their own set of challenges and strengths. While specific statistics for EWU's past games aren't provided here, one can assume that like any team, they will have analyzed CAL's weaknesses and will be looking to exploit them.


For CAL fans looking forward to this encounter, it is crucial for your team to focus on reducing turnovers and capitalizing on scoring opportunities inside the paint where they've shown efficiency before. Defense will also play a key role; limiting fouls while still contesting shots effectively could tilt the scales in favor of CAL.


The scheduled date for this anticipated matchup is December 7 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley – an arena known for its vibrant atmosphere when filled with passionate Golden Bear supporters. Tip-off is set for 7:00 PM local time (PST), which translates into prime time viewing for basketball enthusiasts.


Fans who cannot make it to Berkeley can catch all the action live on Pac-12 Network as both teams battle it out on court aiming for victory. With home-court advantage and lessons learned from recent games, there’s every chance that California Golden Bears could emerge triumphant if they play their cards right against Eastern Washington Eagles.

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