| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAL | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 62 |
| UK | 20 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 52 |
No. 24 Cal women use balance to down Kentucky 62-52
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- Asha Thomas led a balanced attack with 17 points and No. 24 California won its sixth straight, defeating cold-shooting Kentucky 62-52 on Thursday.
Mikayla Cowling added 15 points, including 10 in the second quarter that was critical for the Golden Bears (9-2). Kianna Smith, who matched Thomas' three 3-pointers, added 14 points and Penina Davidson had 13.
Maci Morris led Kentucky (8-5), which has lost four straight, with 21 points. Despite 25 offensive rebounds and 24 more shots, the Wildcats finished at a season-low 26.5 percent (18 of 68), shooting better behind the arc (7 of 20).
Cal held Kentucky without a field goal for the final 8:05 of the second quarter and scored eight points off turnovers, to turn a 20-15 deficit into a 30-27 halftime lead.
The Wildcats scored the first six points of the third quarter to regain the lead but the Bears went on a 10-0 run, five by Smith, to close the period and lead 46-37. Kentucky went the final 6:30 without a field goal.
Cal made 7 of 10 free throws in the fourth quarter to protect the lead.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Kevin Pethtel
- Frank Steratore
- Eric Baker
2024-25 Atlantic Coast Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame | 10-0 | - | 19-2 |
| NC State | 9-1 | 1 | 17-4 |
| Duke | 8-1 | 1.5 | 17-4 |
| Florida State | 7-2 | 2.5 | 17-4 |
| Louisville | 8-3 | 2.5 | 15-7 |
| North Carolina | 7-3 | 3 | 19-4 |
| California | 6-3 | 3.5 | 18-4 |
| Georgia Tech | 5-4 | 4.5 | 17-4 |
| Virginia Tech | 5-5 | 5 | 14-7 |
| Clemson | 4-6 | 6 | 11-10 |
| Virginia | 4-7 | 6.5 | 12-11 |
| Stanford | 3-6 | 6.5 | 11-9 |
| Miami | 3-7 | 7 | 13-8 |
| Boston College | 3-7 | 7 | 12-11 |
| SMU | 2-8 | 8 | 10-12 |
| Syracuse | 2-8 | 8 | 8-13 |
| Pittsburgh | 1-8 | 8.5 | 9-13 |
| Wake Forest | 1-9 | 9 | 8-13 |
2024-25 Southeastern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 9-0 | - | 21-1 |
| LSU | 7-1 | 1.5 | 22-1 |
| Texas | 7-1 | 1.5 | 21-2 |
| Kentucky | 7-1 | 1.5 | 18-2 |
| Vanderbilt | 5-3 | 3.5 | 18-4 |
| Ole Miss | 5-3 | 3.5 | 14-6 |
| Alabama | 4-4 | 4.5 | 17-5 |
| Oklahoma | 4-4 | 4.5 | 16-5 |
| Tennessee | 3-5 | 5.5 | 15-5 |
| Mississippi State | 3-5 | 5.5 | 16-6 |
| Texas A&M | 3-5 | 5.5 | 10-10 |
| Florida | 2-6 | 6.5 | 11-11 |
| Arkansas | 2-6 | 6.5 | 9-14 |
| Auburn | 2-7 | 7 | 11-11 |
| Missouri | 1-7 | 7.5 | 12-11 |
| Georgia | 1-7 | 7.5 | 9-13 |
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