Despite significant cold spells in both halves and digging out of double digit deficits a couple times somehow we found ourselves in position to grab the game or at least push it to overtime. To hold that team to 61pts was a big accomplishment.
The game was there for the taking. But it never felt like we had it in us. Could we have slipped into an emotional hangover after the highs reached in the victory over SC. Early season the team experienced some tough losses that we shoulda, woulda, coulda but crucial lesson gained of take it in stride, learn from it and not get too down. The flip side to that is to not swing too high in the other direction.
A heartbreaker. Too bad, as this is Cal's year in basketball. Most of our very top players will be leaving.
Can't believe it's true that Cal will have to go east next year to play half or so of it's league basketball games. Tell me I'm dreaming. If not, it's so stupid that will be happening. Once it happens people will say how could that have happened and many will demand it somehow must change.
Off-season goal for Grant Newell…free throws and consistent effort. Missed 4 biggies, and the consistency in his game really hasn’t been where you would like for a SO.
Talent is there, though. But in these games where you need someone else to step up, it’s the glue guys that really have to make plays. That’s the next evolution in his game, and trust this coaching staff will get them there.
Despite significant cold spells in both halves and digging out of double digit deficits a couple times somehow we found ourselves in position to grab the game or at least push it to overtime. To hold that team to 61pts was a big accomplishment.
The game was there for the taking. But it never felt like we had it in us. Could we have slipped into an emotional hangover after the highs reached in the victory over SC. Early season the team experienced some tough losses that we shoulda, woulda, coulda but crucial lesson gained of take it in stride, learn from it and not get too down. The flip side to that is to not swing too high in the other direction.
My first game of the year. Not sold out, but fairly full. 75%? Far cry from the last xx years!
Quick start, but then devolved into Fox offense. And couldn’t handle the ucla press. Which was disheartening.
But during the comeback, the crowd was into it and loud.
Went with 8-yo daughter, who was also into it. For the first time, she wasn’t distracted by anything. Cheering tons during the comeback :-)
Goobers49
A heartbreaker. Too bad, as this is Cal's year in basketball. Most of our very top players will be leaving.
Can't believe it's true that Cal will have to go east next year to play half or so of it's league basketball games. Tell me I'm dreaming. If not, it's so stupid that will be happening. Once it happens people will say how could that have happened and many will demand it somehow must change.
Great effort Bears.
So AWESOME to have a competent basketball program again…it’s a beautiful thing.
Off-season goal for Grant Newell…free throws and consistent effort. Missed 4 biggies, and the consistency in his game really hasn’t been where you would like for a SO.
Talent is there, though. But in these games where you need someone else to step up, it’s the glue guys that really have to make plays. That’s the next evolution in his game, and trust this coaching staff will get them there.
Tough loss but lots of heart. UCLA's been hot for a month and we played them tighter than anyone.
Nice come back.
Newell…smh.
Celestine was a good option there with clear look. Just didn't hit it.
left it short, and that's game
Who gets the final shot? And will UCLA foul?
Aimac waited on that rebound and Steph picked his pocket
Not sure why Tyson was in a hurry there.
Dammit
Force. Bummer.
Crunch time.
Fardaws not quite strong enough to avoid getting bodied into the restricted area.
He elbowed amaiq in the face
T HIM UP. WHINER
Aimaq had 6 and 4 with 6 left, and damn if he won’t end up with a double-double.
Cronin. Shut. The fuck up
Aimac!
Tenacious possession
Cal leads!
Somewhere Mark Fox and Ben Howland are smiling at this slog of a game.
That was offensivr
Aimaq starting to beast on the boards just in time.
Damn, Fardaws at the line…
YES
No lead is safe when Cal is on the floor!
Bears lead!
Knew he was missing those.
Newell can’t be in there
FT's.....
Great rebound.
Whatever the outcome of this game or season, it’s such a relief to watch the Bears be competitive.
Awful possession
Oh yeah
Win these last 6 minutes and win the game. Short memory.
Defensive rebounding has been the difference.
Bears are competing
How can a guy as big as Bona leave a 2-ft shot short?
Now or never Bears.
Live by 3 die by 3
Dagger.
Come on Bears. Grab a frigging board.
We're finally driving inside and seeing results
Newell is in a fog.
Shaquille O'Larson
Entering the Cone Zone
Keonte!