Watch: Cal State Bakersfield vs. Cal Game Highlights | 2025-26 ACC Men’s Basketball

The Golden Bears were victorious in their season opener, defeating the Roadrunners, 87-60. Cal shot a blazing hot 68.9% from the field in the second half. John Camden scored a team-high 22 points in his Cal debut. Dai Dai Ames had 18 points, four assists, and three rebounds. Lee Dort was just shy of a double-double with 15 points and nine rebounds. Dailiin Smith and Ronald Jessamy each scored 16 points for Cal State Bakersfield.