Cal Routs Adams State 115-86 in Season Opener
California men's basketball opened its season with a lopsided win inside Haas Pavilion over Adams State.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Cal Men's Basketball defeated Adams State 115-86 in its season opener inside Haas Pavilion. The Golden Bears scored 100 points in regulation for the first time since 2007.
Why it matters
The lopsided opening win gives Cal an early statement of offensive output at home in Berkeley. The performance points to a deep, balanced rotation heading into its next matchup.
Cal scored 66 first-half points, a program record, and 37 fast break points against Adams State's two. The Golden Bears also recorded 13 first-half assists on 22 made baskets with only three turnovers.
The players
Sammie Yeanay
Yeanay is a Cal forward who scored over 20 points in the season opener.
Nojus Indrusaitis
Indrusaitis is a Cal player who scored over 20 points in the season opener.
Michael Cooper
Cooper is a Cal player who scored over 20 points in the season opener.
The details
Sammie Yeanay, Nojus Indrusaitis and Michael Cooper each scored over 20 points, and five Cal players finished in double figures. Cal also won the rebounding battle, committed fewer turnovers, and outscored Adams State in bench points and points in the paint.
Timeline
Nov. 3, 2026: Cal defeats Adams State 115-86 to open the season.
Wednesday, 6 p.m. PT: Cal plays Radford next.
Season Trajectory
Cal's 100-point regulation performance is its first since 2007, a benchmark that signals an offense capable of high-volume scoring. The opener sets an early marker in a season where scoring output will be measured against that rare standard.
Fans tracking Cal's rotation can note that five players reached double figures in the opener. The 37-point fast break advantage suggests transition scoring will be a key part of the offense going forward.
The takeaway
Balanced scoring across five double-digit players and strong transition play gave Cal a convincing start. Watching whether that depth holds against tougher opponents will show how sustainable the output is.
What happens next
Cal plays Radford at 6 p.m. PT on Wednesday.
Further reading
For more on Cal's season, see Basketball coverage.
