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Cooper Scores 24 in Team Debut for Cal in 115-86 Win over Adams State

On Monday, the Golden Bears opened their season with a 115-86 victory over Adams State at Haas Pavilion, led by Michael Cooper's team-high 24 points off the bench in his Cal debut.
California set a school record with 66 first-half points, shooting 60.6% from the field and making 11-of-23 three-pointers to establish early dominance.
Scoring 21 points, forward Sammie Yeanay led a balanced effort alongside guard Nojus Indrusaitis, who added 20, while guards Jordan Ross and Jake Wilkins each contributed 12 points.
Adams State, a Division II program, struggled defensively as the Bears limited the visitors to 36.1% shooting in the first half; Emilek Jallow paced the team with 19 points.
The Golden Bears host Radford on Wednesday at Haas Pavilion for their second game, featuring a rotation that integrates nine newcomers and five transfers into the lineup.

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Newcomers shine as Cal crushes Division II Adams State

Michael Cooper and Nojus Indrusaitis combined for 44 points in their Cal basketball debuts, Sammie Yeanay added a career-best 21 and the Golden Bears ran away from Division II Adams State of Colorado en route to a 115-86 nonconference romp Monday night...

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