California Golden Bears Roar Past Pacific Tigers with Dominant Second Half Surge

The California Golden Bears secured a victory over the Pacific Tigers with a final score of 67-61, improving their record to 1-0. The Tigers, on the other hand, fell to 0-1. The game took place at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, where the home team showcased their prowess.

First Half

In the first half, both teams displayed competitive energy. The Golden Bears managed to take an early lead by scoring 36 points compared to the Tigers' 27. Rytis Petraitis was instrumental in this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court. His defensive efforts were complemented by Lee Dort's impressive rebounding skills.

Second Half

The second half saw a strong performance from Dai Dai Ames and Justin Pippen for California. Ames contributed with crucial assists and effective shooting that helped maintain their lead. Pippen's ability to convert free throws proved vital as he added valuable points from the line.

Pacific Tigers' Efforts

Despite trailing behind, Pacific made attempts to close the gap in scoring during this period by adding another 34 points to their tally. Their field goal percentage stood at 37 percent overall but was not enough against California's defense which recorded four blocks throughout the game.

Conclusion

Overall efficiency played a key role for California as they ended with an efficiency rating of 71 compared to Pacific’s rating of 50. This win sets up an exciting atmosphere for fans looking forward to future games featuring these talented players and teams alike.

Fans can catch more action when California hosts Dominican (CA) Penguins at Haas Pavilion on December 9th at 10:00 PM EDT via ACC Network Extra broadcast online.

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