Monday, February 21, 2011

Cal Snaps Losing Streak, Stuns UCLA 76-72 in OT

Jorge Gutierrez scored 34 points, Markhuri-Frisian Sanders has 12 points and California beat UCLA 76-72 instead of overtime Sunday night to take a series of four defeats in thrilling fashion.

The Bears blew a 12-point lead and overcame great Malcolm Lee buzzer beater at the end of regulation time and finally broke his slip. Star Allen Crabbe first year back after missing the last two games with a concussion to score eight points, seven rebounds and get help from Cal (14-13, 7-8 Pac-10) is above .500.

Lee had 19 points and Tyler Honeycutt had 14 points for the Bruins (19-8, 10-4), which saw a final six-game winning streak and Cal fans storm the court in celebration after.