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Cal Golden Bears Open Season With 115-86 Win Over Adams State

California men’s basketball opened its season with a 115–86 victory over Adams State on Monday night in Berkeley.

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California Golden Bears men's basketball opened its season with a 115–86 victory over Adams State Grizzlies on Monday night in Berkeley.

Cal guard Michael Cooper scored 24 points off the bench in his debut for the Golden Bears. He played 22 minutes and made 8 of 13 field-goal attempts, including 6 of 8 three-pointers.

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Guard Sammie Yeanay added 21 points, six rebounds and five steals. Forward Nojus Indrusaitis scored 20. Guard Jordan Ross and forward Jake Wilkins each contributed 12 points; Wilkins also recorded seven rebounds.

Cal scored 69 points in the first half and led Adams State by 29 at halftime.

Adams State guard Emilek Jallow led his team with 19 points. Guard Ta’Veus Randle scored 16 and forward Nathan Day added 15.

Cal hosts Radford on Wednesday. Adams State travels to Western New Mexico for its Division II opener next Monday.

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