Overview
- Justin Pippen scored 16 points to lead four California players in double figures, with Dai Dai Ames adding 15, John Camden 13 and Chris Bell 11.
- The Golden Bears improved to 8-1 and are 7-0 at Haas Pavilion, which local reports note is the program's best home start since 2016-17.
- Cal built a 36-27 halftime lead on 56% shooting and led by as many as 13 in the second half before sealing the game at the line.
- Pacific fell to 7-3 as Isaac Jack posted 15 points and 16 rebounds, TJ Wainwright scored 13, and a late 7-0 run cut the deficit to 63-61 with 25 seconds left.
- Next up, Cal hosts Division II Dominican of California on Tuesday, while Pacific welcomes NAIA opponent Simpson on Saturday.