Cal narrowly defeated Sacramento State 83-77, overcoming a second-half deficit. The Hornets led 47-45 midway through the half before Cal rallied with a key 10-2 run. Despite injuries sidelining key players like Jovan Blacksher Jr., the Bears showcased depth with contributions from eight players, including standout performances from Jerome Wilkinson and Andrej Stojakovic. Coach Mark Madsen acknowledged the Hornets’ competitiveness while emphasizing the need for defensive improvement as Cal prepares for its next matchup.
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- Cal’s bench contributed 25 points in the win.
- Andrej Stojakovic scored 20 points, hitting 11 of 15 free throws.
- Jeremiah Wilkinson added 16 points off the bench.
- Cal improved to a 5-1 record this season, the best start since…