California defeats Morgan St 97-50
California Dominates Morgan St in Blowout Win at Home
The Haas Pavilion was electric as the California Golden Bears hosted Morgan State in a non-conference matchup on Saturday night, and it didn't take long for the home team to make their intentions clear. A 47-point halftime lead set the tone for what would become a blowout victory, as California cruised to a 97-50 win over the visiting Bears.
The game's flow was dictated by California's relentless pace, which outpaced Morgan State in every category. The Golden Bears' ability to control the tempo allowed them to build a massive lead, one that proved insurmountable for the visitors.
California's Dominant Performance
Chris Bell led the way for California with 28 points on 4-of-6 three-point shooting (72.7%) and 72.7% field goal percentage overall. John Camden chipped in with 20 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals to round out the top two scorers for the Golden Bears.
California's balanced attack was a key factor in their success. The team shot 59.0% from the field, including 61.8% from two-point range and 55.0% from three-point range. They also controlled the glass, grabbing 36 rebounds to Morgan State's 24, and limited the Bears' scoring opportunities with 12 steals and four blocks.
The Golden Bears' advantage was never in doubt, as they built a lead of 48 points at one point and never looked back. The game's largest leads were both 48 points – California led by 48 at one point and Morgan State trailed by 0 at the other.
Morgan St Struggles to Keep Up
For Morgan State, the game was a struggle from start to finish. Christian Oliver was the team's top scorer with 14 points on 66.7% shooting, but he couldn't get his teammates involved enough to sustain any sort of comeback attempt.
The Bears' struggles were evident in their poor shooting, as they hit just 36.0% of their field goal attempts and 58.0% of their free throws. They also committed 14 turnovers, which allowed California to capitalize on several easy baskets.
In the end, it was a dominating performance from California that left Morgan State reeling. The Golden Bears' win marked a significant statement in non-conference play, and they'll look to build on this momentum as they move forward in their schedule.
Final Stats
California:
* Field Goals: 32/54 (59.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 21/34 (61.8%)
* 3-Point FG: 11/20 (55.0%)
* Free Throws: 22/23 (96.0%)
* Rebounds: 36
* Assists: 19
* Turnovers: 9
* Steals: 12
* Blocks: 4
Morgan St:
* Field Goals: 19/53 (36.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 18/36 (50.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 1/17 (6.0%)
* Free Throws: 11/19 (58.0%)
* Rebounds: 24
* Assists: 11
* Turnovers: 14
* Steals: 3
* Blocks: 3