Can the Golden Bears Outshine the Beavers at Haas Pavilion?
As the California Golden Bears gear up to host the Oregon State Beavers at Haas Pavilion, fans are buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be a riveting encounter. The upcoming game, scheduled for February 22nd at 7:00 PM, will see CAL aiming to capitalize on their home-court advantage and recent form.
The Golden Bears have shown a mix of resilience and vulnerability in their recent outings. On February 10th against UCLA Bruins, they narrowly missed victory by just one point in a nail-biting finish that ended 60-61. Despite this loss, there were positive takeaways; CAL demonstrated an impressive two-point shooting percentage of 48 percent and fought hard defensively with a total of 36 rebounds.
However, it was their game on February 8th against USC Trojans that truly showcased what the Golden Bears are capable of when they hit their stride. In an exhilarating overtime win (83-77), CAL's offense was firing on all cylinders with an outstanding free throw percentage of 88 percent and a three-point shooting rate of 42 percent. Their tenacity on defense was equally commendable as they racked up an impressive total rebound count of 54.
When comparing these performances to Oregon State's season thus far, it becomes clear that the Golden Bears have every reason to approach this matchup with confidence. While ORST will undoubtedly bring competition to Berkeley, if CAL can maintain their offensive efficiency and continue dominating on rebounds as seen in previous games, they should be able to control the pace against the Beavers.
The key for California will be consistency; maintaining high shooting percentages while minimizing turnovers which stood out in past games as areas needing improvement. With focused execution and leveraging strong assists-to-turnover ratios like those seen against USC (1.38) and Arizona State Sun Devils (1.5), CAL can dictate play effectively.
As we look ahead towards this clash between PAC-12 rivals, all eyes will be on whether California can continue building momentum or if Oregon State has plans to spoil the party at Haas Pavilion.
Fans eager not to miss any action from this promising encounter should tune into Pac-12 Network where live coverage will ensure you catch every basket from tip-off till final buzzer sounds off in Berkeley's iconic venue – Haas Pavilion – come Thursday night at seven o'clock sharp!