Tina Xue

Amassing a 12-6 conference record last season, Southern University has limited its opponents to a mere 19.6% perimeter field goal percentage, further sabotaging Cal’s chances of scoring from beyond the arc.

Although the home opener has not been an indication of the blue and gold’s work during the summer, the sample size remains small and Friday afternoon could be an opportunity for redemption for the Bears.

Between its historic 33-0 winning record against UC Davis and 2-1 home opening record for as long as head coach Mark Fox has been at the helm, it’s not far-fetched to claim that the fans were optimistic ones. Fans that certainly weren’t expecting a 75-65 Cal loss.

Brokenhearted and blue since the day they’ve parted (and likely way before then, as well, considering Cal’s previous record), basketball fans should be thrilled to hear that Monday night will see the official opening of the 2022-23 season.

The latest hope in question took the form of Cal’s opening touchdown against USC, in a game that ultimately ended in a 35-41 blue and gold loss.

Westbrook's stat line on Thursday night was indeed abysmal, worthy of a Shakespearean tragedy, even. But if I wanted to focus on the numbers, I would turn off ESPN and attend a Math 1A lecture.

Cal’s cross country athletes certainly made their presence known in Riverside territory. WIth nine athletes recording their personal best records, it was the individual achievements that deserved a spotlight from the power of the pen.

Cal is now tightening its laces to prepare for the next challenge: the UCR invitational. The course that the Bears will take on come Saturday will certainly not be for the faint of heart.

On Thursday, senior forward Andre Kelly declared for the 2022 NBA Draft and entered the transfer portal. He hasn’t, however, ruled out a return to Cal.

Jordan Shepherd exploded for 28 points as the Bears defeated the Cardinal in a packed Haas Pavilion on Saturday night.