Mia Wachtel

“Lakers in four,” they said. “It’s only 0-1, we can come back,” they said. But when 0-1 in playoff basketball becomes 0-3, it’s almost a given that the LakeShow is a no-go.

Although Cal entered the semifinals as a strong contender for a spot in the national final, fatal mistakes ended the team’s historic season.

The Bears’ final score of 198.075 is both its highest away score and postseason score in program history, and it took first among all four regional competitions.

Cal finished third at the Pac-12 championship with a 197.825, its highest road score this season and the best conference championship mark in program history.

While LSU ultimately won the meet, the real victory arguably belonged to Cal’s eMjae Frazier, who recorded the first perfect 10 on floor in school history.

When Cal, LSU, Washington and George Washington meet in Baton Rouge for the Purple and Gold Classic, each team will likely be competing against itself.

Sometimes the end is disappointing, and while fans may feel that way about the Friday meet, it was a beautiful end and a very deserved Ute victory.

Numbers tell meaningful stories. Let’s consider Cal’s Saturday away meet against Utah — two teams whose numbers divulge stories of strength, improvement and skill. These numbers can tell you many things.

Cal will certainly look forward to the Friday meet against Oregon State with morals high, hot off a successful Haas Pavilion meet.

For the first time this season, Cal women’s gymnastics returned home to enjoy the energy of a Haas Pavilion meet, and better yet, a victorious home-opener.