Cal Women Triumph in Pac-12 Tournament Opener

The victory over Washington State sets up a quarterfinal showdown with Stanford.

Cal's women's basketball team secures a significant victory over Washington State with a 65-44 win in the Pac-12 tournament opener.
The win marks Cal's first Pac-12 tournament victory since 2020, highlighting a turnaround from previous seasons.
Leilani McIntosh shines with 19 points, contributing to Cal's dominant performance.
The victory sets up a challenging quarterfinal match against top-seeded Stanford, a team Cal hasn't defeated in 11 tries since 2019.
Washington State, despite a strong season, struggles offensively in the absence of star player Charlisse Leger-Walker.