The University of California, Berkeley women’s basketball team delivered a commanding 100-46 victory over the Long Beach State 49ers on November 5, 2026, at Haas Pavilion in Berkeley, California. Guard Shannon Dowell nearly recorded a triple-double with 12 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists, marking her 10th career double-double.
Five Golden Bears scored in double figures: Lulu Twidale led with 15 points, followed by Taylor Barnes and Jovana Jevtovic with 14 points each, and Gisella Maul with 12 points. Cal generated 27 assists and committed only eight turnovers in the contest.
The 54-point margin marked Cal’s largest win since a 106-44 triumph in 2015 and their highest scoring output since 102 points in 2021. The Golden Bears held Long Beach State to just 46 points, limiting them to two single-point quarters and allowing only one field goal over six minutes in the second quarter.
Head coach Charmin Smith praised her team’s defensive intensity and attention to detail, stating, “I am really proud of our team and just our attention to detail today, our intensity level on the defensive end. We’ve been challenging them to be who we’re supposed to be. I thought this was a good day.”
California will next play on the road at San Francisco in the Caesars Lake Tahoe Classic at the Tahoe Blue Events Center on November 8, 2026, at 11 a.m. PT.
CSB Take
The University of California, Berkeley women’s basketball team demonstrated a dominant combination of efficient offense and stifling defense in this decisive win. Shannon Dowell’s performance underscores her pivotal role as a versatile guard, while balanced scoring across five players highlights the team’s depth. This dominating effort sets a confident tone for Cal’s upcoming games and positions them as a strong contender within the Pac-12 Conference for the season ahead.
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