California Golden Bears Defeat Wright State Raiders 77-67
Thursday, November 6, 2025, 10:00 PM ET · Haas Pavilion
California Golden Bears 77, Wright State Raiders 67, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Wright State Raiders vs California Golden Bears?
California Golden Bears beat Wright State Raiders 77-67 at Haas Pavilion on November 6, 2025.
The California Golden Bears secured a solid victory against the Wright State Raiders, finishing the game with a score of 77-67 at Haas Pavilion. This win improved California's record to 3-7 in their last ten games, while Wright State's record moved to 4-6 over the same span. The Golden Bears have started their season strong, boasting a 2-0 record at home, while the Raiders have struggled on the road, now holding an 0-5 away record.
In their recent performances, California has averaged 78.5 points scored per game, while allowing 79.4 points. Their last five games show a record of 2-3, with an average of 84.0 points scored and 81.6 points allowed. In their most recent matchup before this game, California defeated the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners 87-60, showcasing their offensive capabilities.
On the other hand, Wright State has averaged 79.1 points scored and 77.9 points allowed in their last ten games. They entered this matchup with a recent win against the Franklin Grizzlies, where they dominated with a score of 86-37. However, their away struggles have been evident, having lost all five of their away games this season.
The game saw key moments in the second half that shaped the outcome. Michael Cooper's jumper put Wright State at 65 points, but California quickly responded with a three-point jumper from Dai Dai Ames, assisted by Chris Bell, extending their lead to 72-65. The Golden Bears maintained control, with Justin Pippen contributing significantly by making multiple free throws that solidified their lead in the closing moments of the game.
In terms of player performance, Justin Pippen was instrumental for California, particularly in the second half, where he made crucial free throws that helped the Golden Bears pull away. The scoring plays in the final moments included a dunk from Dominic Pangonis for Wright State, but it was not enough to close the gap as California continued to score from the free-throw line.
The market had priced California as the favorite, reflecting their home advantage and recent form. The conditions at Haas Pavilion were conducive for the Golden Bears, who capitalized on their home court to secure the win.
Overall, this fixture highlighted California's ability to perform under pressure at home, while Wright State will need to address their away form moving forward. The Golden Bears' next challenge will be to maintain this momentum as they look to build on their early season success.
Leaders
- PointsDai Dai Ames23California Golden Bears
- AssistsJustin Pippen4California Golden Bears
- ReboundsJustin Pippen9California Golden Bears
- PointsMichael Cooper17Wright State Raiders
- AssistsMichael Cooper4Wright State Raiders
- ReboundsLogan Woods7Wright State Raiders
Recent form
California Golden Bears
Last 10: 3-7Streak W178.5 scored · 79.4 allowed per game2-1 at home
- W87-60vs Cal State Bakersfield RoadrunnersNov 4
- L73-78at Stanford CardinalMar 12
- W82-73at Virginia Tech HokiesMar 11
- L110-112at Notre Dame Fighting IrishMar 8
- L68-85at Louisville CardinalsMar 6
- W82-71vs Boston College EaglesMar 2
- L77-81vs SMU MustangsFeb 27
- L61-66at Stanford CardinalFeb 23
- L88-90at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsFeb 15
- L57-78at Duke Blue DevilsFeb 13
Wright State Raiders
Last 10: 4-6Streak W179.1 scored · 77.9 allowed per game0-5 away
- W86-37vs Franklin GrizzliesNov 4
- L62-83at Robert Morris ColonialsMar 7
- W98-85vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsMar 5
- L84-91at IU Indianapolis JaguarsMar 1
- W82-76vs Cleveland State VikingsFeb 28
- L76-80vs Northern Kentucky NorseFeb 22
- L68-79at Green Bay PhoenixFeb 16
- L80-88at Milwaukee PanthersFeb 15
- W91-73vs IU Indianapolis JaguarsFeb 9
- L64-87at Purdue Fort Wayne MastodonsFeb 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State | 23-12 | - | 15-5 |
| Robert Morris | 22-11 | 2 | 13-7 |
| Green Bay | 18-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Detroit Mercy | 17-15 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Oakland | 16-16 | 3 | 12-8 |
| Purdue Fort Wayne | 17-15 | 4 | 11-9 |
| Northern Kentucky | 20-14 | 5 | 10-10 |
| Youngstown State | 15-17 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Milwaukee | 12-20 | 7 | 8-12 |
| Cleveland State | 11-22 | 9 | 6-14 |
| IU Indianapolis | 7-25 | 12 | 3-17 |
| 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 | Wright State Raiders | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-64 | 23-55 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 42 |
| Three-pointers | 9-34 | 5-21 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 24 |
| Free throws | 10-18 | 26-31 |
| Free throw % | 56 | 84 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 43 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 10 |
| Defensive rebounds | 24 | 33 |
| Assists | 8 | 11 |
| Steals | 6 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 10 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 14 | 3 |
| Fast-break points | 4 | 12 |
| Points in the paint | 22 | 34 |
| Fouls | 25 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 16 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half35-44Solomon Callaghan made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Cooper.
- 2nd Half36-44Andrea Holden made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-45Chris Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-46Chris Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half36-48Chris Bell made Jumper. Assisted by Rytis Petraitis.
- 2nd Half38-48TJ Burch made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-50Justin Pippen made Layup.
- 2nd Half38-51Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half38-53Rytis Petraitis made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-53Michael Imariagbe made Layup.
- 2nd Half40-55John Camden made Jumper.
- 2nd Half42-55Michael Cooper made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-55Logan Woods made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-57Dai Dai Ames made Jumper.
- 2nd Half44-60Dai Dai Ames made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Rytis Petraitis.
- 2nd Half47-60Michael Cooper made Three Point Jumper.
- 2nd Half47-62Lee Dort made Dunk.
- 2nd Half49-62Michael Imariagbe made Layup.
- 2nd Half52-62Bryan Etumnu made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Cooper.
- 2nd Half53-62Dominic Pangonis made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half53-64Dai Dai Ames made Layup.
- 2nd Half53-65Dai Dai Ames made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-65Logan Woods made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Michael Cooper.
- 2nd Half56-66Chris Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half56-67Chris Bell made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half58-67Michael Imariagbe made Layup.
- 2nd Half59-67Michael Imariagbe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-67Dominic Pangonis made Layup.
- 2nd Half61-68Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half61-69Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half62-69Michael Imariagbe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half63-69Michael Imariagbe made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half65-69Michael Cooper made Jumper.
- 2nd Half65-72Dai Dai Ames made Three Point Jumper. Assisted by Chris Bell.
- 2nd Half67-72Dominic Pangonis made Dunk.
- 2nd Half67-73Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-74Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-75Lee Dort made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-77Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
- 2nd Half67-76Justin Pippen made Free Throw.
Win probability
Above the line favours California Golden Bears, below favours Wright State Raiders.
Venue
- Haas PavilionBerkeley, CA
- Attendance2172
- OfficialsRoger Ayers, Ryan Sassano, Nick Terry
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