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California Golden Bears Edge Miami Hurricanes in Nail-Biting Finish at Watsco Center

The California Golden Bears faced off against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes in a closely contested match at the Watsco Center. The game ended with a narrow victory for the Bears, who now hold a record of 1-0, while the Hurricanes stand at 0-1. The final score was 86-85.


Feb 18, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; California Golden Bears forward Monty Bowser (2) shoots against the UCLA Bruins in a college basketball game at Pauley Pavilion presented by Wescom. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

First Half


The first half saw both teams trading leads multiple times, with neither side able to establish dominance. The Bears managed to score 45 points, thanks in part to their impressive field goal percentage of 49 percent. Justin Pippen played a crucial role by contributing significantly on both ends of the court with his scoring and assists.


Second Half


In the second half, California maintained their momentum despite facing strong resistance from Miami's offense. John Camden emerged as a standout performer for the Bears, showcasing his shooting prowess by hitting key three-pointers that kept them in contention throughout this period.


Final Moments


As time wound down, it was Rytis Petraitis who made an impactful play that ultimately secured victory for California. His defensive efforts and ability to draw fouls were instrumental during these critical moments when every possession counted against an aggressive Hurricane squad determined not only defensively but also offensively through fast breaks led primarily by 'Canes' guards.


This thrilling encounter between two competitive teams provided fans with plenty of excitement until its very end—a testament indeed towards how evenly matched they were across all quarters played out here today!


Looking ahead: On February 4th at Haas Pavilion located within Berkeley CA USA (zip code:94720), our beloved Golden Bear team will host Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets starting promptly around eight PM Eastern Daylight Time broadcasted live via ACC Network TV channel—mark your calendars accordingly so you don't miss any action-packed moments coming up soon enough! Share this article among fellow enthusiasts eager about upcoming games involving these talented athletes representing University-level sportsmanship excellence everywhere possible!

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