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California Golden Bears Look to Continue Winning Streak Against Utah Utes

The California Golden Bears are set to face off against the Utah Utes in an exciting Men's Basketball game scheduled for March 2, 2024, at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. The game will be broadcasted on the Pac-12 Network.


Feb 5, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes guard Lazar Stefanovic (20) draws the foul from California Golden Bears guard Wrenn Robinson (30) in the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

In their previous three games, the California Golden Bears have shown exceptional performances from several key players. One standout player is Jalen Cone, a guard for the team. In their most recent game against the Washington Huskies, Cone scored 14 points and contributed 2 assists and 2 rebounds. His shooting percentages were impressive, with a field goals percentage of 46% and a free throws percentage of 100%. Cone's performance was crucial in securing the victory for the Golden Bears.


Another top performer for California is Fardaws Aimaq, a forward for the team. In the same game against the Huskies, Aimaq displayed his dominance on the court by scoring 13 points and grabbing an impressive 15 rebounds. He also recorded 3 blocks and showcased his defensive skills with no steals allowed by his opponents.


Feb 5, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes center Branden Carlson (35) shoots against California Golden Bears forward Lars Thiemann (21) and guard Marsalis Roberson (0) in the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Grant Newell, another forward for California, has also been instrumental in their recent success. In the game against Washington State Cougars, Newell contributed 7 points and grabbed 5 rebounds. He displayed great accuracy with a field goals percentage of 67% and a free throws percentage of 75%.


On the other side of the court, the Utah Utes have their own standout players who could pose a challenge to California's winning streak. Cole Bajema, a guard for Utah, has consistently performed well in their previous games. In their most recent game against Arizona State Sun Devils, Bajema scored 11 points and contributed 5 rebounds and 2 assists.


Feb 5, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Utes guard Marco Anthony (10) shoots against California Golden Bears forward Grant Newell (14) and California Golden Bears forward Sam Alajiki (24) in the second half at Jon M. Huntsman Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Branden Carlson, a center for the Utes, has also been a key player for their team. In their game against USC Trojans, Carlson scored 17 points and grabbed 7 rebounds. He showcased his versatility by recording 1 block and 1 steal.


Based on the statistics from the previous three games, it is clear that California Golden Bears have a strong lineup of players who have been performing exceptionally well. However, the Utah Utes also have talented players who could potentially impact the outcome of the game.


In order to secure another victory, California will need to rely on their top performers such as Jalen Cone, Fardaws Aimaq, and Grant Newell. These players have consistently displayed their skills and have contributed significantly to the team's success.


The upcoming game between California Golden Bears and Utah Utes promises to be an intense battle between two talented teams. Fans can expect a thrilling display of basketball skills as both teams strive for victory.


Make sure to tune in to the Pac-12 Network on March 2, 2024, at 6:00 PM PST/9:00 PM EST to catch all the action live from Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.

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