California Golden Bears Outlast Stanford Cardinal in Haas Pavilion Showdown

The California Golden Bears secured a hard-fought victory over the Stanford Cardinal with a final score of 72-66 at Haas Pavilion. This win improved the Bears' record to 1-0, while the Cardinal fell to 0-1.

First Half

The first half saw the Golden Bears establish an early lead, scoring 39 points against Stanford's 25. The Bears' offensive strategy was spearheaded by Rytis Petraitis, who showcased his prowess on both ends of the court. His contributions were pivotal in setting up California's biggest lead of 14 points during this period. The team's field goal percentage stood at an impressive 35 percent, with their free throw accuracy reaching a remarkable 83 percent.

Second Half

As the second half unfolded, Stanford attempted a comeback by outscoring California with their own tally of 41 points. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit established earlier by the home team. Dai Dai Ames played a crucial role for California in maintaining their advantage through his defensive efforts and timely assists that kept momentum on their side.

Despite facing pressure from Stanford's defense which recorded six blocks and seven steals throughout the game, California managed to hold firm thanks to strategic plays and effective ball movement resulting in eleven assists overall.

Post-Match Analysis

In terms of rebounds, both teams were competitive; however, it was California who edged out slightly with forty-six total rebounds compared to Stanford’s forty. This aspect proved vital as second-chance opportunities contributed significantly towards securing this victory for them.

For those interested in more detailed insights into player performances or specific moments from this encounter can refer back through available resources like "California Golden Bears vs Stanford Cardinal highlights" or "California Golden Bears vs Stanford Cardinal full match report."

Looking ahead after analyzing these "post-game report California Golden Bears," fans can anticipate another exciting matchup when they face SMU Mustangs next at Haas Pavilion on February 25th at 10:00 PM EST broadcasted live via ACC Network TV channel!

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