The California lacrosse team was defeated 17-8 by No. 11 Clemson, marking a tough ACC matchup at California Memorial Stadium. The Golden Bears (6-9, 1-7 ACC) faced a significant challenge, trailing 17-2 heading into the final period before scoring all their goals in a late-game surge. Alina Hsu kickstarted the effort with two early goals, but Clemson's dominance stifled Cal's momentum until a scoring spree in the fourth quarter. Despite their late rally, the Bears couldn鈥檛 recover from the earlier deficit against a strong Clemson side, which secured its eighth consecutive victory.

By the Numbers
  • Clemson scored 12 consecutive goals after Cal initially trailed 5-2.
  • Alina Hsu netted two goals for Cal, while Clemson's Brooke Goldstein and Regan Byrne each scored four goals.
  • Alexa Spallina contributed seven assists for Clemson, extending her national lead to 59 for the season.
State of Play
  • Clemson remains on a hot streak, having won eight straight games since losing to North Carolina.
  • California ended the game strong with six unanswered goals in the final period.
What's Next

The Bears will host Virginia Tech on April 11 for Senior Day, looking to build on their late-game success against Clemson.

Bottom Line

Despite a rough start against Clemson, California's strong finish highlights their potential, indicating a need for consistency moving forward as they prepare for their concluding home game.