So frustrating. Both teams are lshooting terribly, but it looks like Cal's defense is the reason Columbia is struggling. Cal's just not hitting open shots and putbacks. With our defending, we could be on pace for 90 otherwise.
Columbia is fouling, mainly because they seem frankly outclassed right now. They're playing worse than their ranking would suggest so they might still lock in. Cal hitting a few 3s should squash to much of that nonsense.
We'd have a gigantic lead if we could hit our shots the way we normally can. Good looks and we're getting offensive boards. Otherwise, we're playing well.
Great D intensity in the game, many takeaways and switches from double teaming back to coverage in paint. One drawback is Bears are not converting takeaways to buckets. Several slams already and Dort at 5 rebounds far
Wait what? is there a report on rytis being out for the season? The initial injury update when he had to sit right after ucla was a return target for conference play
A good win against a sneaky tough Columbia team. Now let's BEAT LOUISVILLE!
GO BEARS.
A good W. Now to the regular season. Some tough games coming up
Cal has it in the bag. Go Bears!
Game has loosened up now. Both teams getting buckets but Cal still defending well enough to grow the lead.
Cal is getting sloppy again, though.
Good scouting by Bears. Columbia guards seem susceptible to wrap around tip aways. They’ve gotten several.
Go Bears!
So many Madsens.
Dance cam going at game now!!
The Bears best half of defense this year. They need same effort in second half.
So frustrating. Both teams are lshooting terribly, but it looks like Cal's defense is the reason Columbia is struggling. Cal's just not hitting open shots and putbacks. With our defending, we could be on pace for 90 otherwise.
No other teams playing very physically. And refs are letting them bang.
Columbia is fouling, mainly because they seem frankly outclassed right now. They're playing worse than their ranking would suggest so they might still lock in. Cal hitting a few 3s should squash to much of that nonsense.
Too much eggnog.
Sometimes the shots don't fall because of tired legs. But we're moving great on defense so I think this is just a cold stretch.
We'd have a gigantic lead if we could hit our shots the way we normally can. Good looks and we're getting offensive boards. Otherwise, we're playing well.
My goodness, Dai Dai!
Great D intensity in the game, many takeaways and switches from double teaming back to coverage in paint. One drawback is Bears are not converting takeaways to buckets. Several slams already and Dort at 5 rebounds far
3 blocks, 4 steals, 4 offensive rebounds already. Ball just isn't going in.
And Dort makes it 4 blocks
Rodgers vs Goff in the Sunday afternoon game. Both looking pretty good so far.
Lions fighting for a playoff spot.
Justin Pippen back tn 🔥
With Petraitis out for the season the ceiling of this ball club unfortunately gets a lot lower.
Gotta get today before ACC play begins.
Wait what? is there a report on rytis being out for the season? The initial injury update when he had to sit right after ucla was a return target for conference play
That’s the word on the street from some of my season-ticket buddies, unfortunately.
He looks good at the games. Was still retrieving balls during warmups.
I’m hoping they are mistaken - a run to the Dance becomes much more challenging without him.