Arizona men’s basketball wobbled out to a slow start Thursday night against California and never picked up steam in the first half. At halftime, the Golden Bears lead the Wildcats 29-2.
Both teams shot under 33 percent in a half that featured little offensive rhythm.
Ryan Anderson leads Arizona with eight points, while Allonzo Trier added five.
For Cal, Jabari Bird leads the way with nine points.
The Golden Bears hold a significant edge on the glass, outrebounding Arizona 26-17. Cal recorded nine offensive boards to Arizona’s four.
Cal’s lead expanded to as many as eight points with 6:46 remaining, but Arizona closed the margin to two within the final two minutes.