BERKELEY, Calif. -- Ross Bowers passed for 259 yards and two touchdowns, including a 25-yarder to Jordan Veasy that gave California some breathing room in the second half, and the Golden Bears held off Oregon State 37-23 on Saturday.
Patrick Laird rushed for a career-high 214 yards and a touchdown while Matt Anderson kicked three field goals to become California's career-scoring leader while helping the Bears (5-5, 2-5 Pac-12) snap a two-game losing streak.
Cal's second win in seven games also moved coach Justin Wilcox's team closer to the postseason.