Nov. 2—BERKELEY, Calif. — The Washington State women fell behind by double digits in the second quarter and absorbed a big loss in a nonconference season opener between former Pac-12 foes.
The California Golden Bears started to separate just before halftime and pulled away for an 80-58 win over the Cougars on Monday night at Haas Pavilion.
All-ACC Cal guard Lulu Twidale hit six 3-pointers, including a buzzer-beater at the end of the second quarter, and finished with 26 points. WSU was led by standout guard Eleonora Villa, who tallied 20 points and seven assists.
WSU trimmed the deficit to eight points midway through the third quarter, but Cal responded with a 12-2 run.
