"Chris Bell had 22 points and six rebounds and was named Most Outstanding Player, Dai Dai Ames hit two late 3-pointers on the way to 14 points, and California beat No. 18 UCLA 80-72 on Tuesday night in the Empire Classic championship game. Justin Pippen added 13 points with his former NBA star father Scottie in the stands as the Golden Bears earned their first win against a top-25 opponent since beating 21st-ranked Colorado 76-62 at home in Haas Pavilion on Feb. 27, 2020."
"Bell reached double figures for the sixth straight game with a third 20-point performance to reach the 1,000-point mark for his career. His baseline 3-pointer with 14:43 remaining put Cal up 49-46 then he converted a pair of free throws the next time down. Perry's three-point play with 1:59 before halftime put the Bruins up 40-33 before Pippen answered with a 3 from the top moments later."
California defeated No. 18 UCLA 80-72 to win the Empire Classic championship. Chris Bell scored 22 points, grabbed six rebounds and was named Most Outstanding Player, reaching the 1,000-point career mark and posting his third 20-point game. Dai Dai Ames hit two late 3-pointers and finished with 14 points, while Justin Pippen added 13. Trent Perry led UCLA with 19 points and Eric Dailey Jr. had 17, but the Bruins made just 13 of 23 free throws. The game took place at Chase Center, giving Cal its first top-25 victory since Feb. 27, 2020.
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