Gabby Perea

Cal begins the end of its season Thursday at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas, looking for its first NCAA finals appearance and its best finish in history.

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.

Over the weekend, Cal showed it has all the makings of a national championship contender, breaking several program and NCAA records.

After two decisive wins against Stanford and ASU, Cal narrowly maintained its undefeated streak at Oregon State on Friday, tying the Beavers 197.375-197.375.

After a significantly strong start to the season, Cal faltered as it opened conference play, narrowly beating Arizona 196.4-196.1 in Tucson on Friday night

The Bears ended the regular season with a bang, posting season-high total, floor and bars scores while saying goodbye to their eight seniors.

In front of perhaps the largest crowd in Haas Pavilion this season, No. 11 Cal posted a season-best 197.525 to best No. 3 Utah and maintain its undefeated record.

After nearly a yearlong competition hiatus, Cal’s women's gymnastics team is scheduled to duel the Air Force in its first — and only — nonconference meet.