BLACKSBURG, Va. – The California men's soccer team took a 2-0 lead over Virginia Tech on Sunday night at Thompson Field thanks to first-half goals from Malcolm Zalayet and Junhwan Park, who had a stellar first 45 minutes. But the Golden Bears ultimately lost 3-2 to the Hokies, who got a hat trick from Declan Quill in the second half.
SAN DIEGO – California rugby completed its sweep of the West Coast Sevens circuit with the Golden Bears claiming their third tournament title of the fall campaign at the WC7s SoCal in San Diego this weekend. Cal defeated University of San Diego, 53-0, in the semifinals before shutting out UCLA, 43-0, in the Cup Championship to clinch the crown.
The California football team's game on Saturday, Nov. 1 versus No. 16 Virginia is set for a 12:45 PT kickoff on ESPN2, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Saturday.
The Golden Bears (5-3, 2-2 ACC) will host the Cavaliers (7-1, 4-0 ACC) at California Memorial Stadium for the first-ever matchup between the two schools.
CLEMSON, S.C. – The California volleyball team battled hard but lost in three to Clemson on Sunday at Jervey Gymnasium, as the Tigers (13-9, 1-9 ACC) put up a strong blocking game and kept the Golden Bears (6-14, 3-7) out of system just enough to earn the victory with set scores of 25-21, 25-19 and 25-18.
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai'i – The California women's golf team culminates a busy fall season this week at the Nanea Invitational at Nanea Golf Club on the Big Island in Hawai'i.
The Golden Bears are coming off a memorable trip to Scotland, where they won the St. Andrews Links Collegiate – playing two rounds of stroke play on the Jubilee Course and defeating Princeton 4.5-1.5 in the match play championship on the Old Course. Junior Constance Fouillet set the women's record on the Old Course, carding a spectacular 9-under 63 for the best round any woman has ever played in the 473-year history of the course.
CARMEL – The California men's golf team wraps up the fall season this week at the Preserve Golf Club Collegiate.
The Golden Bears are one of 11 teams in the field to be played on the par-72, 7,041-yard course at The Preserve Golf Club. Competition begins Monday with the first 36 holes before the final round on Tuesday.
BERKELEY. – The No. 5 California women's swimming & diving team defeated No. 18 Arizona State 233-107 but fell to No. 3 Stanford 190.5-147.5 its home-opener Sunday morning at Spieker Aquatics Complex in Berkeley. It was the second and final day of a tri-meet that was held in a double-dual format.
Will Smith and Max Muncy each hit home runs in the seventh inning, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto went deep as well in the Dodgers’ 5-1 win over the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Nick summed up Cal football in his post-game thoughts. "The incredible thing is that a head coach with a total record of 47-53 (25-45 in conference play) was given a six year contract extension after going 5-7 in 2021, was allowed to continue at Cal after going 4-8 with a loss to 1-11 Colorado in 2022, was allowed to continue at Cal after going 6-7 in 2023, was allowed to continue at Cal after going 6-7 with a loss to 2-10 Florida State in 2024."
That's nearly 1 in 8. Cutting benefits that can be overcome with a little belt tightening is one thing. Threatening people with hunger is something else. What could go wrong?
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[MSOC] Cal Falls At Virginia Tech 3-2
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/26/mens-soccer-cal-falls-at-virginia-tech-3-2.aspx
BLACKSBURG, Va. – The California men's soccer team took a 2-0 lead over Virginia Tech on Sunday night at Thompson Field thanks to first-half goals from Malcolm Zalayet and Junhwan Park, who had a stellar first 45 minutes. But the Golden Bears ultimately lost 3-2 to the Hokies, who got a hat trick from Declan Quill in the second half.
[RUGBY] Cal Sweeps Sevens Circuit With WC7s SoCal Title
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/26/rugby-cal-sweeps-sevens-circuit-with-wc7s-socal-title.aspx
SAN DIEGO – California rugby completed its sweep of the West Coast Sevens circuit with the Golden Bears claiming their third tournament title of the fall campaign at the WC7s SoCal in San Diego this weekend. Cal defeated University of San Diego, 53-0, in the semifinals before shutting out UCLA, 43-0, in the Cup Championship to clinch the crown.
[FB] Game Time Against No.16 Virginia Set
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/25/football-game-time-against-no-16-virginia-set.aspx
The California football team's game on Saturday, Nov. 1 versus No. 16 Virginia is set for a 12:45 PT kickoff on ESPN2, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced on Saturday.
The Golden Bears (5-3, 2-2 ACC) will host the Cavaliers (7-1, 4-0 ACC) at California Memorial Stadium for the first-ever matchup between the two schools.
[VB] Cal Swept By Clemson
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/26/volleyball-cal-swept-by-clemson.aspx
CLEMSON, S.C. – The California volleyball team battled hard but lost in three to Clemson on Sunday at Jervey Gymnasium, as the Tigers (13-9, 1-9 ACC) put up a strong blocking game and kept the Golden Bears (6-14, 3-7) out of system just enough to earn the victory with set scores of 25-21, 25-19 and 25-18.
[WGOLF] Busy Fall Season Culminates In Hawai'i
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/25/womens-golf-busy-fall-season-culminates-in-hawai-i.aspx
KAILUA-KONA, Hawai'i – The California women's golf team culminates a busy fall season this week at the Nanea Invitational at Nanea Golf Club on the Big Island in Hawai'i.
The Golden Bears are coming off a memorable trip to Scotland, where they won the St. Andrews Links Collegiate – playing two rounds of stroke play on the Jubilee Course and defeating Princeton 4.5-1.5 in the match play championship on the Old Course. Junior Constance Fouillet set the women's record on the Old Course, carding a spectacular 9-under 63 for the best round any woman has ever played in the 473-year history of the course.
[MGOLF] Bears Close Out Fall In Carmel
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/25/mens-golf-bears-close-out-fall-in-carmel.aspx
CARMEL – The California men's golf team wraps up the fall season this week at the Preserve Golf Club Collegiate.
The Golden Bears are one of 11 teams in the field to be played on the par-72, 7,041-yard course at The Preserve Golf Club. Competition begins Monday with the first 36 holes before the final round on Tuesday.
[WSWIM] No. 5 Cal Tops No. 18 ASU, Falls To No. 3 Stanford
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/25/womens-swimming-diving-no-5-cal-tops-no-18-asu-falls-to-no-3-stanford.aspx
BERKELEY. – The No. 5 California women's swimming & diving team defeated No. 18 Arizona State 233-107 but fell to No. 3 Stanford 190.5-147.5 its home-opener Sunday morning at Spieker Aquatics Complex in Berkeley. It was the second and final day of a tri-meet that was held in a double-dual format.
Dodgers, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, go deep to beat Blue Jays in World Series Game 2
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-scores-standings/106556/dodgers-yoshinobu-yamamoto-complete-game-world-series-game-2
Will Smith and Max Muncy each hit home runs in the seventh inning, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto went deep as well in the Dodgers’ 5-1 win over the Blue Jays in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto.
Dodgers Blue Jays tied 1-1 with game 3 tonight.
CAL
[MSWIM] No. 4 Cal Drops Double Dual To No. 3 ASU, No. 8 Stanford
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/25/mens-swimming-diving-no-4-cal-drops-double-duel-to-no-3-arizona-state-no-8-stanford.aspx
https://calbears.com/news/2025/10/25/mens-swimming-diving-no-4-cal-drops-double-duel-to-no-3-arizona-state-no-8-stanford.aspx
Go Bears!!!
Nick summed up Cal football in his post-game thoughts. "The incredible thing is that a head coach with a total record of 47-53 (25-45 in conference play) was given a six year contract extension after going 5-7 in 2021, was allowed to continue at Cal after going 4-8 with a loss to 1-11 Colorado in 2022, was allowed to continue at Cal after going 6-7 in 2023, was allowed to continue at Cal after going 6-7 with a loss to 2-10 Florida State in 2024."
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