California Golden Bears Dominate Morgan State Bears 97-50
Friday, December 19, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Haas Pavilion
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Who won Morgan State Bears vs California Golden Bears?
California Golden Bears beat Morgan State Bears 97-50 at Haas Pavilion on December 19, 2025.
Who was favored in Morgan State Bears vs California Golden Bears?
California Golden Bears were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -8000 (about 99% implied). The favorite won.
In a commanding performance, the California Golden Bears defeated the Morgan State Bears 97-50 at Haas Pavilion. This matchup showcased the stark contrast in the teams' recent form, with California boasting an impressive home record of 11-1 and a current winning streak of seven games. The Golden Bears have averaged 82.2 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 70.1 points. In contrast, Morgan State has struggled significantly, with a record of 2-9 and an average of 72.7 points scored, but a concerning 81.8 points allowed per game.
California's recent games illustrate their dominance, particularly at home, where they have a perfect 9-0 record this season. Their last five games have seen them win all five, scoring an average of 79.6 points while allowing 69.2. Their latest victory prior to this game was against the Northwestern State Demons, where they won 79-70. The Golden Bears have consistently shown their offensive prowess, highlighted by their scoring against teams like the Dominican (CA) Penguins, where they won decisively 93-71.
On the other hand, Morgan State has faced considerable challenges, particularly in their away games, where they have yet to secure a win, holding an 0-4 record. Their last outing was a victory against the Niagara Purple Eagles, where they won 81-73, breaking a string of losses that included a 49-92 defeat to DePaul. Their recent form has been less than encouraging, with their last five games yielding a record of 1-4 and an average of 66.4 points scored against 81.6 allowed.
The odds for this matchup, provided by DraftKings, heavily favored California, with a spread of -26.5 and a total set at 151.5. The moneyline reflected California's dominance, priced at -8000 for the Golden Bears and +2200 for the Bears of Morgan State, indicating a significant expectation of a California victory.
In terms of injuries, the block did not specify any players missing from either side, suggesting both teams were at full strength for this encounter. The conditions at Haas Pavilion were typical for a basketball game, with no unusual factors reported that would have affected play.
As the game unfolded, California displayed their offensive strength early, quickly establishing a lead that they maintained throughout the contest. The scoring plays highlighted California's ability to hit long-range shots, with John Camden making two three-pointers in the second half, contributing to the team's commanding score. The Golden Bears' defense also played a critical role, limiting Morgan State's scoring opportunities and forcing them into difficult shots.
The final score of 97-50 underscores the disparity in performance between the two teams, with California asserting their dominance in both scoring and defense. This game exemplified the challenges faced by Morgan State as they continue to seek improvement in their season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CAL -26.5 | 151.5 o -108 / u -112 | Morgan State Bears +2200 · California Golden Bears -8000 |
Leaders
- PointsChris Bell28California Golden Bears
- AssistsSemetri Carr9California Golden Bears
- ReboundsJohn Camden8California Golden Bears
- PointsChristian Oliver14Morgan State Bears
- AssistsRob Lawson8Morgan State Bears
- ReboundsChristian Meeks7Morgan State Bears
Recent form
California Golden Bears
Last 10: 9-1Streak W782.2 scored · 70.1 allowed per game9-0 at home
- W79-70vs Northwestern State DemonsDec 13
- W93-71vs Dominican (CA) PenguinsDec 10
- W67-61vs Pacific TigersDec 6
- W79-72vs Utah UtesDec 3
- W80-72vs UCLA BruinsNov 26
- W91-67vs Sacramento State HornetsNov 22
- W67-57vs Presbyterian Blue HoseNov 19
- L96-99at Kansas State WildcatsNov 14
- W93-65vs Cal State Fullerton TitansNov 11
- W77-67vs Wright State RaidersNov 7
Morgan State Bears
Last 10: 2-8Streak W172.7 scored · 81.8 allowed per game0-4 away
- W81-73vs Niagara Purple EaglesDec 13
- L49-92at DePaul Blue DemonsDec 10
- L80-84vs Longwood LancersDec 6
- L66-71vs Drexel DragonsNov 25
- L56-88at Old Dominion MonarchsNov 22
- L73-79vs North Carolina A&T AggiesNov 19
- L72-86at Mercyhurst LakersNov 15
- L79-81vs UMBC RetrieversNov 11
- W101-77vs Central Penn KnightsNov 6
- L70-87at Georgetown HoyasNov 3
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard | 24-11 | - | 11-3 |
| Morgan State | 14-16 | 1 | 10-4 |
| Norfolk State | 15-17 | 3 | 8-6 |
| North Carolina Central | 14-18 | 3 | 8-6 |
| South Carolina State | 10-22 | 4 | 7-7 |
| Maryland Eastern Shore | 9-23 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Coppin State | 7-24 | 6 | 5-9 |
| Delaware State | 8-23 | 9 | 2-12 |
| Duke | 35-3 | - | 17-1 |
| Virginia | 30-6 | 2 | 15-3 |
| Miami | 26-9 | 4 | 13-5 |
| North Carolina | 24-9 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Clemson | 24-11 | 5 | 12-6 |
| Louisville | 24-11 | 6 | 11-7 |
| NC State | 20-14 | 7 | 10-8 |
| Florida State | 18-15 | 7 | 10-8 |
| California | 22-12 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Stanford | 20-13 | 8 | 9-9 |
| Virginia Tech | 19-13 | 9 | 8-10 |
| SMU | 20-14 | 9 | 8-10 |
| Wake Forest | 18-17 | 10 | 7-11 |
| Syracuse | 15-17 | 11 | 6-12 |
| Pittsburgh | 13-20 | 12 | 5-13 |
| Notre Dame | 13-18 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Boston College | 11-20 | 13 | 4-14 |
| Georgia Tech | 11-20 | 15 | 2-16 |
Box score
| Stat | Morgan State Bears | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 19-53 | 32-54 |
| Field goal % | 36 | 59 |
| Three-pointers | 1-17 | 11-20 |
| Three-point % | 6 | 55 |
| Free throws | 11-19 | 22-23 |
| Free throw % | 58 | 96 |
| Rebounds | 24 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 5 |
| Defensive rebounds | 18 | 31 |
| Assists | 11 | 19 |
| Steals | 3 | 12 |
| Blocks | 3 | 4 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 2 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 2 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 6 | 16 |
| Fast-break points | 0 | 21 |
| Points in the paint | 24 | 42 |
| Fouls | 16 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 0 | 48 |
| Lead changes | 0 | 0 |
| Time in front | 0 | 96 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half25-51John Camden makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half25-52John Camden makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half27-52Christian Oliver makes layup (Rob Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half29-52Christian Oliver makes 11-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half29-54Chris Bell makes driving layup (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half30-54Rob Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half31-54Rob Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-54Christian Oliver makes 23-foot three point jumper (Alfred Worrell Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half34-55Chris Bell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half34-56Chris Bell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half34-59John Camden makes 23-foot three point jumper (Chris Bell assists)
- 2nd Half36-59Christian Oliver makes 16-foot jumper (Walter Peggs Jr. assists)
- 2nd Half36-62John Camden makes 25-foot three point jumper (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half36-64Chris Bell makes 1-foot dunk
- 2nd Half37-64Rob Lawson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half39-64Christian Oliver makes 16-foot turnaround jump shot (David Bumpass assists)
- 2nd Half39-66Semetri Carr makes driving layup
- 2nd Half39-68Dai Dai Ames makes 3-foot dunk
- 2nd Half39-70Chris Bell makes 0-foot dunk
- 2nd Half39-71Chris Bell makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half39-74Chris Bell makes 22-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half41-74Rob Lawson makes 18-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half41-75Milos Ilic makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-76Milos Ilic makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-77Semetri Carr makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half41-78Semetri Carr makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half41-80Semetri Carr makes driving layup
- 2nd Half41-83Chris Bell makes 23-foot three point jumper (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half43-83Alfred Worrell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half44-83Alfred Worrell Jr. makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half44-85Semetri Carr makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half44-86Semetri Carr makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half45-86Rob Lawson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half45-89John Camden makes 22-foot three point jumper (Chris Bell assists)
- 2nd Half45-92John Camden makes 27-foot three point jumper (Semetri Carr assists)
- 2nd Half47-92Matar Wade makes layup (Rob Lawson assists)
- 2nd Half49-92Alfred Worrell Jr. makes driving layup
- 2nd Half49-94Mantas Kocanas makes layup
- 2nd Half49-97Nolan Dorsey makes 24-foot three point jumper (John Camden assists)
- 2nd Half50-97Manok Lual makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours California Golden Bears, below favours Morgan State Bears.
Venue
- Haas PavilionBerkeley, CA
- Attendance1894
- OfficialsClarence Armstrong, Jemel Spearman, Clare Simmons
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