Bradley's big second half lifts Cal past Pepperdine 87-71
Matt Bradley scored 18 of his 25 points in the second half, and California won in coach Mark Fox's debut, beating Pepperdine 87-71 on Tuesday night in the season opener for both teams.
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2019-20 Pac-12 Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Arizona | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Oregon | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Oregon State | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| USC | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| Stanford | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| UCLA | 0-0 | - | 2-0 |
| California | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Colorado | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Washington | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Washington State | 0-0 | - | 1-0 |
| Arizona State | 0-0 | - | 0-1 |
Top Performers 2019-20
- Offense
- Defense
Team Stats
Points Per Game87.0Tied-55th
Rebounds Per Game38.0Tied-175th
Assists Per Game12.0Tied-237th
Points Allowed71.0Tied-214th
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2020 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monty Bowser | SF | Committed | - |
| Jalen Celestine | SG | Committed | - |
Tournament History
| Final Fours | 3 |
| Tournament Record | 20-19 |
| Championship Seasons | 1959 |
| Tournament Appearances | 19 |