Charmin Smith

Cal women’s basketball will host the Raising the B.A.R. Invitational at Haas Pavilion from Friday to Saturday. Preceding it, the Bears are undefeated as they come off a two-game road trip to Auburn and Florida A&M.

Following a 3-0 start to the season, Cal women’s basketball will look to further their win streak at Florida A&M on Monday after visiting Auburn.

Mia Mastrov’s career-high five steals led the way defensively for Cal, who as a team finished the game with 15 steals for a third-straight contest, outearning the Mustangs’ nine.

Bears’ guard Leilani McIntosh and wing McKayla Williams will likely have the responsibility of slowing down the Mustangs' leading scorers, as Cal’s tandem has been a two-way force in the young season.

Relentless defense and shots — eventually — falling after a tough shooting night helped the Bears clinch a 71-56 triumph at home against the Santa Clara Broncos.

Despite the Bears’ notable loss of star guard Jayda Curry, Cal head coach Charmin Smith has said that her revamped team is better than last season. The Bears will look to make that further known against the Santa Clara Broncos.

Cal checked all the boxes in its lone exhibition match, demonstrating the difference between Division I and Division II competition.

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.

Against Westmont, it will be interesting to track Smith’s lineups and rotations, as the Bears have evidently exchanged a few starters from last season.

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.