73 - 69 In a crucial game for postseason hopes, the Cal Golden Bears outlasted the visiting SMU Mustangs, 73-69. Justin Pippen had a big game for the Bears and came up big late, scoring 17 of his 24 points in the 2nd half and added 5 assists, 4 rebounds, and 3 steals. Chris Bell got things started for Cal, scoring 15 of his 20 points in the first half on 7-12 shooting, including 4-8 from three-point range, along with 3 rebounds and 2 steals in the win. Boopie Miller led the Mustangs with 17 points in the loss.
