Saint Mary’s ends Cal basketball’s home winning streak at Haas Pavilion

BERKELEY  — Jordan Ford scored 32 points, including 13 straight for Saint Mary’s late in the second half, and the Gaels beat Cal 89-77 on Saturday night.

Malik Fitts had a season-high 28 points on 9-of-12 shooting and matched his career high with five 3-pointers for Saint Mary’s (10-2). Dan Fotu added seven points and nine rebounds.
Six days after falling to No. 14 Dayton to snap an eight-game winning streak, Saint Mary’s pulled away at Haas Pavilion in the first half behind Fitts’ hot hand then held on late behind Ford after California closed a 19-point deficit to as little as eight.

Andre Kelly had a career-high 26 points for the Bears (6-5). Matt Bradley added 14 points and Grant Anticevich scored 11.

Cal’s loss ended its eight-game home winning streak dating to last season. It’s also the third consecutive year that the Golden Bears have lost to the Gaels..

Fitts made his first five 3-pointers and had 21 points in the first 20 minutes as the Gaels pulled away and led by 17 before halftime. The 21 points by Fitts matched his total in the loss to Dayton.

Saint Mary’s made five consecutive 3s during one stretch in the first half, three by Fitts and two from Alex Ducas.

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Saint Mary’s: The Gaels play host to Arizona State on Wednesday.

Cal: Plays Boston College in the Al Attles Classic at Chase Center in San Francisco on Dec. 21.