Lacrosse

Instead of coming back to California in glory, the gulf in quality between the sides was put on full display, and the Bears’ nine-game losing streak was extended to 11.

Undoubtedly starting the season with stiff competition, Cal lacrosse is nevertheless relishing the opportunity for a battle.

After a difficult season, the Bears hope for a bright future ignited by the culture established by their outgoing senior class.

In the regular season, Cal lost against ASU by scores of 21-11 and 11-7. As the Pac-12 tournament begins Wednesday, they have a chance to buck the trend.

The Bears ended the regular season with losses to the Aggies and the Cardinal, adding to their 2-15 record. But the game is still afoot, as Cal will take on Colorado in the Pac-12 quarterfinals.

The Bears started a three-game road trip by traveling to Southern California and Arizona. After taking leads early on, they suffered two close losses.

Cal continued its recent string of competitiveness by keeping its games against Oregon and Colorado close, but fell to 0-7 in conference play.

Cal played UC Davis and San Diego State for the second time this season, but despite better overall play, the Bears were unable to come away with a win in either contest.

Cal ended the first half of its season on a sour note, losing at Stanford and extending its losing streak to five games. But the Bears kicked off the second half with a bang and swept Fresno State.

Cal started its three-game road trip with trips to Eugene and Boulder, but the Bears fell short in both matches, extending their losing streak.