Feb. 26, 2004

Recap| Box Score

California Head Coach Ben Braun

Our team had to make two more runs in the second half of the game and I'm glad we had it in us. We did a good job on Jackson in the second half. Leon Powe gave us one of his most solid games down the stretch. He was huge for our team.

This team needs guys to step up and answer the call and tonight they did that.

Rod Benson has been playing great for us. He's been working really hard in practice and keeps improving every game.

It's a huge win when we needed a win. Our team took advantage of every Oregon miscue we could. Our guys did a good job of extending and getting some penetration down at the end. Our guys are feeling comfortable on the floor.

The players always win games. The coaches prepare them. I thought with 23 assists the ball was getting where it needed to be.

They (Oregon) are a team that can bring out the best and the worst in you. Our guys went after the game down the line when we needed it.

I hope our fans will acknowledge our seniors on Saturday. These guys deserve our support and have been a part of a lot of winning basketball here at Haas. They're a great group of kids and they deserve every bit of support.