Cooper scores 24 in team debut for Cal in 115-86 win over Adams State

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) — Michael Cooper scored 24 points off the bench, Sammie Yeanay had 21, and Nojus Indrusaitis added 20 as California defeated Adams State 115-86 on Monday night in a season opener for the Golden Bears.

Cooper, who joined the Golden Bears from Wright State, came one point shy of his career high in his Cal debut. He played 22 minutes and shot 8-of-13 (6-for-8 from deep). The Golden Bears feature nine returning players and nine newcomers, with five transfers and four freshmen.

Jordan Ross and Jake Wilkins each chipped in with 12 points. Defensively, Wilkins hauled in seven rebounds, and Yeanay had six rebounds and five steals.

Cal scored 69 first-half points and led by 29 at the break.

Emilek Jallow paced Adams State, a Division II program, with 19 points on 7-of-14 shooting. Ta'Veus Randle added 16, and Nathan Day had 15.

Up next

Adams State: at Western New Mexico next Monday for their Div. II opener.

Cal: hosts Radford on Wednesday.

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