Let’s face it: now is probably a good time for the 5-24 Oregon State Beavers (1-15 in Pac-12 play) to be visiting Haas Pavilion. The 18-9 California Golden Bears (9-6 in conference) are on a three-game losing streak after a frustratingly narrow 68-65 loss to Oregon and could use a jolt of euphoria. Cal will soon embark on a two-game trip to Utah and Colorado, but the Bears can’t get caught gazing beyond the present.
The Beavers enjoyed their first conference win over Utah last Sunday before falling at Stanford 79-66 on Wednesday night.