Nikki Zaccaro

2022 was a season that proved to be brutal for Cal as it finished last in the Pac-12 with a conference record of 1-9. The Bears, however, will not be dwelling on their past as they gear up to face Lindenwood and Central Michigan.

Cal lacrosse dropped its third meeting with Arizona State as its season came to a close.

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.

Cal came away with its first win of the season after holding off Fresno State on the road. Fresh off a victory, the Bears return to Memorial Stadium this Friday for another two-game home stretch.

Despite two losses at home to open the season, Cal showed signs of improvement during a near-comeback against San Diego State, setting the stage for a showdown at Fresno State.

Despite the loss, the Bears played one of their best games so far this season. Cal led Stanford in shots, draw controls and turnovers Saturday, which is usually a recipe for success.

The Bears’ ability to close conference 3-4 after a four-game losing streak to start the season shows the relentlessness of the team and their ability to fight back. A three-game winning streak going into conference play means a lot for Cal.

One of the bigger developments of the season, freshman attacker Nikki Zaccaro dazzled with her ability to pass the ball later in the season.

In the opening half at Tempe, Cal was fueled by what proved to be a monstrous combination of revenge and frustration. After only scoring three goals against USC, the Bears notched a spectacular 10 goals against the Sun Devils in the first half alone.