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Golden Bears Fall to Horned Frogs at Raider Arena in Men's Basketball Showdown

In a competitive matchup at Raider Arena, the California Golden Bears faced off against the Horned Frogs, with the final scoreboard reading 59-48 in favor of the visiting team. The Golden Bears now stand with a record reflecting their recent performance, while the Horned Frogs' victory adds to their tally for the season. Despite a hard-fought game, it was not enough for California to secure a win.


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

The Golden Bears put up an admirable fight throughout both halves of play. In an attempt to close the gap set by an initial lead from the Horned Frogs in the first half, California managed to score 27 points after halftime but still fell short of victory. The home team showcased determination on defense with four blocks and five steals during the game. However, they struggled with turnovers which totaled 19 by game's end.


Offensively, California had some notable performances despite their loss. They made 16 field goals out of 39 attempts resulting in a field goal percentage of about 41 percent and were more successful from within paint scoring 22 points compared to their opponents' 34 points in that area. From beyond the arc, they achieved a three-point percentage of approximately 31 percent making four out of thirteen attempts.


On rebounds, both teams were neck and neck; however, California trailed slightly with a total rebound count of 32 against their opponent's count of 34 rebounds. The Golden Bears also lagged behind in assists-turnover ratio at approximately .38 versus .43 for TCU.


The Horned Frogs capitalized on opportunities provided by turnovers scoring seventeen points off them while also adding six second-chance points following offensive rebounds which numbered twelve overall for them compared to just seven fast break points scored by California.


Looking ahead after this tough loss at Raider Arena against TCU, fans can anticipate seeing how California will regroup as they prepare for their next challenge. The upcoming game is set against Clemson Tigers at Raider Arena once again on November 26th at around four o'clock PM local time (Niceville). Fans eager to support or follow along can tune into FloSports via internet broadcast networks as this encounter unfolds on court without any prior assumptions or predictions about its outcome.

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