Women's Basketball

An underdog Cal squad sports new-look freshman, transfers and seasoned veterans ahead of its last season in the always-competitive Pac-12. The Daily Californian sports writers give their thoughts on storylines and expectations headed into the season.

After losing four players to the transfer portal, including star guard Jayda Curry, Cal reinforces its 2023-2024 roster with four new transfers of its own.

The sophomore combo-guard from Corona, California, who has led her team in points since 2021 and whose image is plastered around the UC Berkeley campus, has decided to part ways with Cal.

After an excellent first half full of life and energy, the Bears fell apart in the third and fourth quarter as they were defeated 61-49. This marks the third year in a row Cal women’s basketball has failed to get past the first round of the tournament.

No. 8 Utah exhibited its nationally ranked prowess, handling the Bears forcefully from the get-go to the tune of a 101-76 thumping. Saturday afternoon in Boulder, the blue and gold capped off their regular season with a sour taste, falling 69-95 against the Buffs.

After an up and down year, the Bears head to Las Vegas for the 2023 Pac-12 Tournament, set to play Washington State in the first round, with their season on the line.

The conclusion of conference play will send the Bears on the road to the high-powered talents of Utah and Colorado — Cal’s final two stabs at disrupting a top-25 team.

After a rough first half in which the Bears were outscored 35-20, Cal was unable to find any momentum to mount a comeback attempt.

In a game that went to the wire against No. 25 USC, the Bears displayed remarkable personality to win their first game against a ranked opponent on Senior Day.

After a treacherous season in which the Bears have routinely fallen short in Pac-12 upset bids, Cal finally seals the deal against No. 25 USC.