Golden Bears Clawed by Beavers in Fierce Encounter at Haas Pavilion

71-64, the California Golden Bears faced a challenging contest against the Oregon State Beavers, resulting in a setback that adjusted their season record to an even tally. The home game at Haas Pavilion saw the Golden Bears put up a valiant effort but ultimately fall short against their opponents.

The first quarter set a difficult pace for the California team, scoring only 8 points compared to the Beavers' 15. However, they rallied in the second quarter with 18 points, showing signs of a potential comeback. The third quarter was their strongest with 21 points scored, but it was not enough to secure a lead as they entered the final stretch of the game.

The Golden Bears displayed commendable defensive efforts with seven steals and two blocks throughout the match. Offensively, they attempted more field goals than their adversaries (62 versus 50), yet struggled with accuracy landing only 36 percent of those attempts. From beyond the arc, they made eleven out of thirty-two three-point shots which amounted to a 34 percent success rate.

Despite matching Oregon State's total rebound count at thirty-four each and converting nine free throws from fourteen attempts (64 percent), turnovers proved costly for California. They committed twelve turnovers while managing to force thirteen from Oregon State; however, both teams capitalized equally on these mistakes scoring sixteen points off turnovers each.

The Beavers' performance was marked by higher shooting precision; they made half of their two-point attempts and nearly half (48 percent) of all field goal attempts. Their three-point shooting was particularly effective as well – hitting eight out of eighteen shots taken from distance (44 percent). Free throw accuracy stood lower for them at sixty percent but did not deter them from claiming victory.

As fans look ahead, attention turns toward an upcoming challenge for California Golden Bears as they prepare to host Oregon Ducks at Haas Pavilion on January 21st at noon local time. This encounter promises another opportunity for fans to support their team live or tune into broadcasts available through sports networks covering college basketball games.