California women's basketball team fell short in a close game against Saint Joseph's in the second round of the WBIT, losing 63-61 despite a late 9-0 run to nearly complete a comeback.

The Big Picture

The Golden Bears, led by Marta Suárez's double-double performance, fought hard but ultimately couldn't overcome Saint Joseph's in a closely contested match.

By the Numbers
  • Marta Suárez recorded 20 points and 13 rebounds in her seventh double-double of the season.
  • Saint Joseph's Laura Ziegler and Chloe Welch each scored 19 points to lead their team to victory.
State of Play
  • California women's basketball team (19-15) faced a tough loss against Saint Joseph's (28-5) in the WBIT second round.
  • The game was characterized by back-and-forth scoring with neither team holding a significant advantage for long stretches.
Bottom Line

Despite a valiant effort and a late surge, Cal women's basketball came up short against Saint Joseph's, highlighting the team's resilience and fighting spirit in a closely contested match.