"A really good victory," said match-day captain Michael Bush. "Everyone played their hearts out and that's what we needed."
Gaels center Dylan Audsley scored the first try for SMC (5-3), which got its second try awarded by referee Pete Smith in the 58th minute after Smith ruled Cal (11-1, 3-0 PAC) had interfered with Aaron Mathews' chase after the flyhalf kicked ahead and Audsley unsuccessfully battled fullback Harry Adolphus for the ball 10 meters from the Bears try zone.
Despite that questionable call and conditions that caused many slips and drops on both sides, the Bears played a cleaner contest than their hosts and had a lower penalty count as they controlled the majority of the match, leading 10-0 at halftime after tries by Adolphus and Coleman.