California Golden Bears Set to Host Washington State Cougars at Haas Pavilion

As the California Golden Bears prepare to welcome the Washington State Cougars to Haas Pavilion, fans are anticipating a thrilling encounter. The Golden Bears have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, but they've demonstrated resilience and an ability to score under pressure.

In their last game against UC San Diego Tritons, the Golden Bears secured a narrow victory with 71 points against the Tritons' 67. Their performance was marked by a strong first half and an impressive three-point shooting percentage of 46 percent. They also excelled in assists with 19, indicating good ball movement and teamwork.

However, consistency has been an issue for the team. In their previous away game against Ole Miss Rebels at Frost Bank Center, they scored 78 points but allowed 88 points on defense. Despite shooting well from the free-throw line at 80 percent accuracy, turnovers were problematic as they recorded 11.

The most notable recent performance came in an intense battle against Butler Bulldogs that went into double overtime. The Golden Bears put up a valiant effort scoring 90 points but ultimately fell short as Butler clinched the win with 97 points. The team showcased their offensive prowess with a field goal percentage of approximately 46 percent and three-point shooting at around 41 percent.

Looking ahead to their match-up with Washington State Cougars, maintaining offensive efficiency while tightening up defense will be key for California's success. Fans can expect them to leverage home-court advantage at Haas Pavilion—a venue known for its vibrant atmosphere that often energizes home players while challenging visitors.

The upcoming game is scheduled for January 20th at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, CA. Fans eager to catch all the action can tune into Pac-12 Network where coverage will begin promptly at tip-off time—22:00 UTC (2:00 PM Pacific Time).