BERKELEY, Calif. – Jr. scored 24 points in a 74-70 loss to California on Saturday night at Haas Pavilion.
Thompson Jr. went 9-for-13 from the field, including 3-for-5 from beyond the arc, and scored 17 of his game-high 24 points in the second half. It's the seventh time this season, and the 15th time in his career he has scored 20-plus points.
scored 19 points and went 10-for-10 from the free throw line, chipped in 13 points and eight rebounds, and added 10 points and six assists.
The Beavers (11-11, 3-7 Pac-12) started the game on fire, jumping out to a 16-6 lead at the 13:38 mark of the first half.