Golden Bears Edge Huskies in a Nail-Biter at Alaska Airlines Arena
The California Golden Bears emerged victorious in a closely contested battle against the Washington Huskies, with the final scoreboard reading 82-80. The Golden Bears now hold an impressive record, while the Huskies stand with their own commendable tally. The game was marked by ten instances where the lead changed hands and an equal number of times when the score was tied, underscoring the competitive nature of this conference game.
In front of a crowd of 8,916 spectators at Alaska Airlines Arena, the California Golden Bears showcased their mettle on enemy territory. The first half saw them put up 42 points to take a slight edge over the Huskies' 38. They maintained their momentum into the second half adding another 40 points to secure their win.
The Golden Bears demonstrated remarkable efficiency from two-point range, converting 58 percent of their attempts and finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 46. Their prowess from beyond the arc was less pronounced but still impactful as they made seven out of twenty-six three-point shots for a three-point percentage of 27.
On defense, California's presence was felt with three blocks and six steals contributing to twelve points off turnovers. They also capitalized on fast-break opportunities scoring fourteen fast break points throughout the game.
Rebounding played a pivotal role for California as they dominated with forty-four total rebounds; thirty defensive and twelve offensive rebounds helped them maintain possession and create second-chance opportunities which translated into eighteen second-chance points.
Free throws were another area where California excelled; they shot at seventy-five percent accuracy from the line making fifteen free throws out of twenty attempts. This precision proved crucial in such a tight contest.
Assist-wise, thirteen assists were distributed among players indicating effective ball movement by California's offense despite committing twelve turnovers themselves which resulted in an assist-to-turnover ratio slightly above one (1.08).
As for personal contributions to fouls and discipline on court: one player fouled out but there were no ejections or technical fouls called against them – showing controlled aggression during playtime that lasted over three hours.
Looking ahead after this hard-fought victory, fans can anticipate watching their team again when they host Oregon State Beavers at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley on February 22nd at 7:00 PM local time (Pacific). This upcoming match will be broadcasted live on Pac-12 Network for supporters unable to attend in person who wish to follow along from home or elsewhere.