Washington State travels to Haas Pavilion on November 2 to face California in what marks the season opener for both programs. Every season opener carries its own electricity — the fresh jerseys, the empty stat sheets, the promise of everything still ahead.
For the Cougars, the challenge is road toughness from the jump. For the Golden Bears, Haas Pavilion offers the comfort of home to set the tone early. Both sides arrive at 0-0, which means nobody has an edge yet — it's all about who imposes their will first.
This is the kind of early-season matchup that rewards the team that plays like it has something to prove. Both do. Circle November 2 — tip time still to be determined — and watch two programs introduce themselves to the new year.
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