Cal Secures First ACC Win with 75-61 Victory Over Virginia

Andrej Stojakovic led the Golden Bears with 23 points as they dominated the second half to claim a historic conference victory.

California Golden Bears earned their first-ever ACC win by defeating Virginia 75-61 at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley.
Sophomore guard Andrej Stojakovic led Cal with a game-high 23 points, including a crucial second-half surge that widened the lead early in the period.
Cal's defense held Virginia to just 32.8% shooting from the field, while Mady Sissoko contributed 11 rebounds and four blocks for the Bears.
Virginia's Elijah Saunders recorded the first double-double of his collegiate career with 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Andrew Rohde added 14 points for the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers, under first-year head coach Ron Sanchez, suffered their second consecutive loss in their inaugural Western ACC trip.