Cal Beats NC State, Ends Losing Streak

The California Golden Bears men's basketball team secured a 74-62 victory over North Carolina State, completing a season sweep and snapping a two-game losing streak. This win was marked by strong performances from Jovan Blacksher Jr. and Joshua Ola-Joseph, who contributed significantly during a decisive 10-0 run late in the game. The Bears, now 12-11 overall and 5-7 in the ACC, benefitted from the return of Andrej Stojakovic, who played after missing four games due to a hip injury. Despite NC State's Marcus Hill scoring 20 points, the Wolfpack suffered their seventh consecutive loss and remain winless on the road. Cal's victory is timely as they strive to maintain their position in the ACC standings, with the hope of qualifying for the conference tournament. Coach Mark Madsen emphasized the importance of team performance and ball movement, which was notably improved from their previous match against Syracuse.