California Golden Bears Defeat Air Force Falcons 78-69 in Cal Classic Opener

Freshman Jeremiah Wilkinson and Andrej Stojakovic lead California to victory, as Air Force's strong three-point shooting falls short.

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored a career-high 23 points off the bench, while Andrej Stojakovic added 21 points to secure California's second consecutive win.
The Golden Bears' balanced attack included contributions from Rytis Petraitis, who tallied 12 points, five rebounds, and four steals.
Air Force senior Ethan Taylor matched Wilkinson's 23 points, hitting five three-pointers, but fouled out late in the game.
California overcame Air Force's 11 three-pointers by dominating inside, shooting 53.8% from the floor and outrebounding the Falcons 34-24.
The victory marks an encouraging start for Cal in the Cal Classic, a week-long round-robin tournament featuring Sacramento State and Mercyhurst.