Cal Rallies From 11 Down to Beat Utah Tech

Utah Tech led 41-32 at halftime and held a 67-56 advantage with 9:19 remaining, but California finished the game with a 23-6 surge to secure the win. The Golden Bears improved to 3-2, while the Trailblazers fell to 1-3.

Indrusaitis and Cooper each scored 21 points. Cooper put California ahead 74-71 with a three-pointer with 1:14 left, after the teams had traded ties late in the game. Ethan Potter brought Utah Tech within one, but Indrusaitis scored and made the ensuing free throw with 17 seconds remaining. Jake Wilkins added two free throws for Cal in the closing seconds.

Utah Tech’s Christian Gibson led all scorers with 22 points, and Potter had 16 points and 10 rebounds. The visitors shot about 52% from the field, while Cal collected 20 offensive rebounds and forced 14 turnovers. Coach Mark Madsen praised Utah Tech’s physical play and said his team responded after the break. California welcomes East Texas A&M Thursday; Utah Tech travels to Washington that day.