Cal Secures 300th Win at Haas Pavilion, Defeating CSU Bakersfield 87-60

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Cal Secures 300th Win at Haas Pavilion, Defeating CSU Bakersfield 87-60

Cal’s men’s basketball team celebrated a significant milestone at Haas Pavilion, securing their 300th win with a commanding 87-60 victory against CSU Bakersfield on November 3. The Golden Bears opened their 2025-26 season with an impressive performance, showcasing a well-balanced attack.

Cal’s Dominant Season Opener

Leading the charge for Cal was John Camden, who scored 22 points, including three three-pointers. The victory marked not only a record win at their home venue but also an excellent start to the season.

Key Performers and Stats

The Bears demonstrated offensive efficiency, shooting 54.2 percent from the field and dishing out 20 assists. They held CSU Bakersfield to 35.8 percent shooting while forcing 17 turnovers. Other significant contributions came from:

Dai Dai Ames: 18 points
Justin Pippen: 15 points and a career-high 7 assists
Lee Dort: 15 points and 9 rebounds

CSU Bakersfield’s Ronald Jessamy and Dailin Smith each scored 16 points, but the Bears maintained control throughout the game.

Game Highlights

The game kicked off with Cal establishing an early 10-0 lead, punctuated by Camden’s first three-pointer as a Golden Bear. Despite a brief comeback by CSU Bakersfield, Cal responded quickly and extended their lead to 30-18 by the end of the first half. The Bears entered the break with a 37-26 advantage.

Cal’s lead expanded even further in the second half, reaching a high point of 70-46 thanks to an 11-0 run fueled by Pippen and Ames. By the conclusion, the Bears’ margin of victory stood at 27 points, their largest since a similar win against Cal State Northridge in December 2020.

Looking Ahead

Next, Cal will host Wright State in a nonconference clash on November 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. PT at Haas Pavilion. The Bears aim to build on this momentum as they continue their quest for a successful season.