California Golden Bears Athletics
Saturday, October 24
Corvallis, Ore.
7 p.m. PT
California
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Oregon State (exhib.)
10/22/2026 5:38 PM | Men's Basketball
Bears Play Beavers In Another 2026-27 Road Tuneup
This week, California men's basketball has its second exhibition game of the year on the docket. The Golden Bears will visit Oregon State in a 7 p.m. meeting on Saturday (Oct. 24) in Corvallis, Oregon.
THE SERIES
• Former conference foes, Cal and Oregon State have a competitive history dating back to the 1915-16 season.
• The Bears lead the all-time series 92-68 after an 81-73 win their last meeting as Pac-12 members together back in 2023-24.
AROUND THE CORNER
• The Bears officially open season on Nov. 2 with a first-ever meeting against Adams State at Haas Pavilion. That home opener starts at 5 p.m. and will be followed by the Cal women's home opener, offering a double dose of hoops action for fans.
FOR FANS
• The first 3,000 fans at the home opener will receive a Rally Towel to cheer on the Bears all season long.
LAST ACTION
• Nojus Indrusaitis landed a game-winning 3-pointer from with six seconds left to net an exhibition win for Cal over host Loyola Marymount last week. The Bears had trailed by 10 in the second half before making a determined push to win it in Westchester.
• Cal shot 32.2 percent overall but was 20-of-23 from the line to counter LMU's 44.7 percent offensive effort. The Lions went 13-of-23 from the stripe, and both teams hit just two 3-pointers in the game, highlighted by Indrusaitis' clincher for Cal. LMU outrebounded the Bears 34-29. The Bears were led in scoring by Michael Cooper's 12 points, with Jake Wilkins and Lee Dort scoring 11 each.
• The Bears stared down a 10-point deficit in the second half and made a 10-2 rally to get back into the game, down 51-49 with 3:54 to go. An acrobatic alley-oop followed by the and-one from Wilkins nudged Cal into its first lead since the 4:19 mark of the first half, up 53-52 with 3:11 to go. LMU would get three straight trips to there free-throw line next to help get back on top, up 56-53 with 1:57 remaining.
• Mantas Kocanas came up clutch with his first basket of the game, hitting down low to make it a one-point game, and in the final minute it was Cooper taking it to the hoop fora 57-56 Cal lead with 57 ticks to go. Again the Lions had a reply, with an equalizer on a free throw and then another go-ahead score in the paint, putting Cal behind 59-57 with 15 seconds left. That put the decider in Cal's hands, setting up Indrusaitis' winning 3-pointer before the Lions' last look sailed off the mark at the buzzer.
BEAR BITES
• This is Cal's fourth season under head coach Mark Madsen.
• Cal enters its third season in the ACC (previously Pac-12).
• Nine newcomers: 5 transfers, 4 true freshmen
• Nine players returning; eight departed/graduated
• Eight players have international ties, including three Lithuanians.
• Competing for Haiti, Lee Dort was the top rebounder at the FIBA Americup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers and averaged a double-double at the event.
• Deputy General Manager Richard Midgley was hired in May 2026.
- Midgley played at Cal 2002-06 and is a 1,000-point scorer as a Bear.
- Midgley was a scout for the Brooklyn Nets under GM and Cal alum Sean Marks.
• Former New Orleans Pelicans assistant Casey Hill was hired as assistant coach in August 2026.
- Hill won 2015 D-League Championship as head coach of Santa Cruz Warriors.
JERSEY SPONSORSHIP
• In a landmark moment for California Athletics, Dialpad — the AI platform for customer experience — has been selected as the inaugural jersey patch sponsor across all 30 of the Golden Bears' sports programs.
• It is the largest corporate partnership in Golden Bears history.
• Cal was the first athletic department in the ACC to announce a jersey patch sponsor for any sport.
• The comprehensive multi-year partnership, facilitated by Learfield's Cal Bears Sports Properties, is also personal. Berkeley is where Dialpad Co-founder and CEO Craig Walker got his start, which makes bringing Dialpad back to campus especially fitting.
• The connection reflects a shared belief in what Berkeley has always stood for: using new ideas to move the world forward.
LAST SEASON
• Recorded most wins in a season (22) since 2016 and first postseason win since 2014.
• Recorded eight games with 90-plus points scored
• Five players ranked in top-100 national statistical categories.
• One of 10 ACC teams to reach 20 wins.
• Finished ninth in the ACC and reached the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
• Beat two AP-ranked opponents (UCLA & UNC) for the first time in a season since 2016.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
All-Time Overall Record: 1677-1345 (.555)
NCAA Championships: 1 (1959)
NCAA Final Fours: 3 (1946, 1959, 1960)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 19 (last: 2016)
NIT Championships: 1 (1999)
Conference Regular Season Championships: 15 (last: 2010)
TV TIME
• Cal is locked in with 22 televised tests in its third season in the Atlantic Coast Conference
• All 18 of the Golden Bears' ACC regular-season games will be televised along with four nonconference tests, with Cal set to appear on ACC Network, ESPN2, ESPNU and The CW
• Fans can also catch 10 of the Bears' nonconference games streaming on ACCNX, while Cal's nonconference visit to Utah will stream on Peacock
CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS
Mark Madsen is one of two current NCAA Division I head coaches who won an NBA title during their playing careers. Madsen is the only one of those two coaches to have won two NBA titles, both coming with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 and 2002.
Name (School) — NBA Title(s)
Speedy Claxton (Hofstra) — 2003, San Antonio
Mark Madsen (Cal) — 2001 & 2002, Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA THROUGH AND THROUGH
"California Through and Through" is more than a slogan – it's a statement of identity, pride and our trajectory as Cal men's basketball. Just like our state, our program is engaging, diverse and inspiring. We have a rich history and legacy, and we have a bright future. Being California Through and Through means we celebrate our community and our place within it.
GET TICKETS
Tickets for 2026-27 can be purchased by visiting CalBears.com/Tickets, calling 800-GO-BEARS (462-3277) or emailing goldstandard@berkeley.edu.
SUPPORT THE BEARS
Fans can support the Golden Bears through the Cal Men's Basketball Excellence Initiative.
STAY POSTED
For further coverage of Cal men's basketball, follow the Bears on X (@CalMBBall), Instagram (@CalMBBball) and Facebook (/CalMBBall/).
THE SERIES
• Former conference foes, Cal and Oregon State have a competitive history dating back to the 1915-16 season.
• The Bears lead the all-time series 92-68 after an 81-73 win their last meeting as Pac-12 members together back in 2023-24.
AROUND THE CORNER
• The Bears officially open season on Nov. 2 with a first-ever meeting against Adams State at Haas Pavilion. That home opener starts at 5 p.m. and will be followed by the Cal women's home opener, offering a double dose of hoops action for fans.
FOR FANS
• The first 3,000 fans at the home opener will receive a Rally Towel to cheer on the Bears all season long.
LAST ACTION
• Nojus Indrusaitis landed a game-winning 3-pointer from with six seconds left to net an exhibition win for Cal over host Loyola Marymount last week. The Bears had trailed by 10 in the second half before making a determined push to win it in Westchester.
• Cal shot 32.2 percent overall but was 20-of-23 from the line to counter LMU's 44.7 percent offensive effort. The Lions went 13-of-23 from the stripe, and both teams hit just two 3-pointers in the game, highlighted by Indrusaitis' clincher for Cal. LMU outrebounded the Bears 34-29. The Bears were led in scoring by Michael Cooper's 12 points, with Jake Wilkins and Lee Dort scoring 11 each.
• The Bears stared down a 10-point deficit in the second half and made a 10-2 rally to get back into the game, down 51-49 with 3:54 to go. An acrobatic alley-oop followed by the and-one from Wilkins nudged Cal into its first lead since the 4:19 mark of the first half, up 53-52 with 3:11 to go. LMU would get three straight trips to there free-throw line next to help get back on top, up 56-53 with 1:57 remaining.
• Mantas Kocanas came up clutch with his first basket of the game, hitting down low to make it a one-point game, and in the final minute it was Cooper taking it to the hoop fora 57-56 Cal lead with 57 ticks to go. Again the Lions had a reply, with an equalizer on a free throw and then another go-ahead score in the paint, putting Cal behind 59-57 with 15 seconds left. That put the decider in Cal's hands, setting up Indrusaitis' winning 3-pointer before the Lions' last look sailed off the mark at the buzzer.
BEAR BITES
• This is Cal's fourth season under head coach Mark Madsen.
• Cal enters its third season in the ACC (previously Pac-12).
• Nine newcomers: 5 transfers, 4 true freshmen
• Nine players returning; eight departed/graduated
• Eight players have international ties, including three Lithuanians.
• Competing for Haiti, Lee Dort was the top rebounder at the FIBA Americup Caribbean Pre-Qualifiers and averaged a double-double at the event.
• Deputy General Manager Richard Midgley was hired in May 2026.
- Midgley played at Cal 2002-06 and is a 1,000-point scorer as a Bear.
- Midgley was a scout for the Brooklyn Nets under GM and Cal alum Sean Marks.
• Former New Orleans Pelicans assistant Casey Hill was hired as assistant coach in August 2026.
- Hill won 2015 D-League Championship as head coach of Santa Cruz Warriors.
JERSEY SPONSORSHIP
• In a landmark moment for California Athletics, Dialpad — the AI platform for customer experience — has been selected as the inaugural jersey patch sponsor across all 30 of the Golden Bears' sports programs.
• It is the largest corporate partnership in Golden Bears history.
• Cal was the first athletic department in the ACC to announce a jersey patch sponsor for any sport.
• The comprehensive multi-year partnership, facilitated by Learfield's Cal Bears Sports Properties, is also personal. Berkeley is where Dialpad Co-founder and CEO Craig Walker got his start, which makes bringing Dialpad back to campus especially fitting.
• The connection reflects a shared belief in what Berkeley has always stood for: using new ideas to move the world forward.
LAST SEASON
• Recorded most wins in a season (22) since 2016 and first postseason win since 2014.
• Recorded eight games with 90-plus points scored
• Five players ranked in top-100 national statistical categories.
• One of 10 ACC teams to reach 20 wins.
• Finished ninth in the ACC and reached the second round of the National Invitation Tournament.
• Beat two AP-ranked opponents (UCLA & UNC) for the first time in a season since 2016.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
All-Time Overall Record: 1677-1345 (.555)
NCAA Championships: 1 (1959)
NCAA Final Fours: 3 (1946, 1959, 1960)
NCAA Tournament Appearances: 19 (last: 2016)
NIT Championships: 1 (1999)
Conference Regular Season Championships: 15 (last: 2010)
TV TIME
• Cal is locked in with 22 televised tests in its third season in the Atlantic Coast Conference
• All 18 of the Golden Bears' ACC regular-season games will be televised along with four nonconference tests, with Cal set to appear on ACC Network, ESPN2, ESPNU and The CW
• Fans can also catch 10 of the Bears' nonconference games streaming on ACCNX, while Cal's nonconference visit to Utah will stream on Peacock
CHAMPIONSHIP RINGS
Mark Madsen is one of two current NCAA Division I head coaches who won an NBA title during their playing careers. Madsen is the only one of those two coaches to have won two NBA titles, both coming with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2001 and 2002.
Name (School) — NBA Title(s)
Speedy Claxton (Hofstra) — 2003, San Antonio
Mark Madsen (Cal) — 2001 & 2002, Los Angeles
CALIFORNIA THROUGH AND THROUGH
"California Through and Through" is more than a slogan – it's a statement of identity, pride and our trajectory as Cal men's basketball. Just like our state, our program is engaging, diverse and inspiring. We have a rich history and legacy, and we have a bright future. Being California Through and Through means we celebrate our community and our place within it.
GET TICKETS
Tickets for 2026-27 can be purchased by visiting CalBears.com/Tickets, calling 800-GO-BEARS (462-3277) or emailing goldstandard@berkeley.edu.
SUPPORT THE BEARS
Fans can support the Golden Bears through the Cal Men's Basketball Excellence Initiative.
STAY POSTED
For further coverage of Cal men's basketball, follow the Bears on X (@CalMBBall), Instagram (@CalMBBball) and Facebook (/CalMBBall/).
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