US EditionChris Bell Scores 31 as Cal Opens NIT with Win vs. UIC
Chris Bell made 7 of 8 three-pointers in a 31-point career-best performance, leading Cal to a 91-73 NIT first-round win over UIC.
- On March 19, Chris Bell scored 31 points to lead California to a 91-73 victory over UIC at Haas Pavilion.
- From long range, Cal made 15-for-28 while UIC made just 4-for-15 .
- Momentum shifted when Justin Pippen, Cal guard, contributed 18 points, six assists and four steals during a 9-0 run before halftime and an 18-9 late run.
- The win sends California to face Saint Joseph's Sunday at 6 p.m. at Haas Pavilion, extending their postseason and marking their first victory since 2014.
- Madsen praised Bell, saying 'His work ethic reminds me of the work ethic of an NBA player', and expects to retain key players in the coming weeks.
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Cal Basketball: Bears Advance to NIT 2nd Round with 91-73 Win Over UIC
BERKELEY — The NIT is different. To many, it’s something to not even bat an eye at. To others, it’s an opportunity to finish something you started, and often, for those “others,” it may be the last time they do it. Founded in 1938, the National Invitational Tournament has been a staple of college basketball, as it predates the current March Madness NCAA Division I Tournament by a year. Once considered the most prestigious tournament in college b…
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