Cal basketball improved to 8-3 in conference and 17-6 overall by defeating Colorado 77-66 at Haas Pavilion on Sunday afternoon before an announced crowd of 9,719. A good effort in the second half wasn’t enough to save the Buffaloes, who dropped to 13-11 and 3-8 in conference. Cal outrebounded Colorado 40-32 while shooting 38% on three-pointers compared to 29% for the visiting team. The Bears held a slight edge in field goals, making 41% to Colorado’s 37%.
The beginning of this game was reminiscent of Thursday’s matchup with Utah. The Bears set the gym ablaze from behind the arc against an unexpected Colorado zone defense.