Gutierrez Leads Cal Men Past CSU Northridge In Opener
BERKELEY (AP) -- Jorge Gutierrez had a career-high 18 points and eight assists, Markhuri Sanders-Frison added 15 points and 10 rebounds and California won its season opener 80-63 over Cal State Northridge on Tuesday night.
Gutierrez, the lone remaining starter from last year's Pac-10 championship team, took only four shots but made 13 of 15 free throws. Eight came in the final seven minutes for the Golden Bears, who extended their home winning streak against nonconference opponents to 20.
Cal coach Mike Montgomery's team overcame a sluggish first half and led by as many as 21 despite missing 11 of 16 3-pointers.
Rashaun McLemore scored a career-best 24 points to lead Northridge (0-2).
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