The University of California, Berkeley men’s basketball team began their 2026-27 season with a dominant 115-86 victory over Adams State University on November 2 at Haas Pavilion. California shot 60.6 percent from the field, marking their best offensive outing since 2020 and the highest point total since 2007.
Sophomore guard Michael Cooper led the Golden Bears with a career-high 24 points, including six three-pointers in his debut game for Cal. Forward Sammie Yeanay added a career-best 21 points, six rebounds, and five steals, while sophomore guard Nojus Indrusaitis also set a new scoring record with 20 points. Senior guard Jordan Ross contributed a career-high nine assists.
Twelve different Cal players scored in the game, with five reaching double figures. The Bears recorded 11 dunks, led by Yeanay and sophomore forward Jake Wilkins, who had three each. Cal took a commanding 66-37 lead into halftime and out-rebounded Adams State 40-34. Both teams tallied 25 assists.
This win marked the 50th for head coach Mark Madsen at Cal. The Golden Bears will next play Radford at Haas Pavilion on November 4, with tipoff scheduled for 6 p.m. PT.
CSB Take
The California Golden Bears men’s basketball team displayed impressive scoring balance and efficiency in their season-opening win. Michael Cooper’s sharpshooting and multiple players reaching new career highs suggest a strong offensive foundation. Maintaining this shooting performance while continuing to improve defensively will be critical for Cal’s success in the ACC this season.
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