Cal Women's Basketball Defeats Auburn 63-59

The Cal women's basketball team improved to 6-0 with a narrow 63-59 victory over Auburn at Haas Pavilion, overcoming a significant turnover issue with 29 total mistakes. Trailing by six points late in the game, the Bears rallied with back-to-back three-pointers from Lulu Twidale, who finished with a game-high 22 points. Despite their struggles, Cal managed to secure the win by making crucial free throws in the final moments. Meanwhile, Stanford and St. Mary's also recorded victories in their respective games, with Stanford dominating Morgan State 91-49. Coach Charmin Smith praised her team's resilience despite the messy game, noting that such performances can reveal a team's character. Cal's next challenge will be maintaining momentum as they continue the season, especially with projections suggesting potential tournament seeding improvements.