BERKELEY (AP) -- California men's basketball held on in a gritty contest against Prairie View A&M, winning 54-50 to improve to 4-0 to start the season. Cal is off to its best start since 2015-16.

Matt Bradley led all scorers with 16 points for his fourth consecutive double-figure outing, and Grant Anticevich scored in double figures for the second consecutive game after coming off a career-high 23 points on Friday. 

Bradley scored eight of his 16 points late in the second half and the Bears remain unbeaten in coach Mark Fox's first season despite a sloppy game. California committed 22 turnovers and went seven minutes without scoring in the second half before holding on at the end.

Anticevich also added six rebounds for the Bears. His 3-pointer put Cal ahead 52-48 with 2:40 remaining.

Chancellor Ellis scored for Prairie View A&M to make it 52-50 but the Panthers missed numerous chances down the stretch. Ellis missed a 3-point shot and Dajuan Madden was called for an offensive foul while trying to set a screen with 8.3 seconds remaining.

Ellis and Faite Williams scored 12 points apiece for Prairie View A&M (1-4).

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