BERKELEY (AP) — Lulu Twidale scored 17 points, Ioanna Krimili added 16 points and No. 19 California routed Pittsburgh 84-53 on Sunday.
The Golden Bears dominated the first half, particularly in the second quarter when they outscored Pittsburgh 28-9. After leading 18-11 through one quarter, Cal used runs of 13-0 and 10-0 in the second quarter to lead 46-20 at halftime. Twidale had a three-point trip to the free-throw line and a 3-pointer late in the second quarter to finish with 12 first-half points.
The Bears rolled again in the third quarter, outscoring Pitt 18-9 but the Panthers had a 24-20 advantage in the fourth.
Ugonne Onyiah had 12 points and nine rebounds for Cal (19-4, 7-3 ACC) and Marta Suarez also scored 12 points. Krimili had six rebounds and four assists.
Marley Washenitz had a game-high 20 points for Pitt (9-14, 1-9). Khadija Faye added 16 points. Only the starters scored for the Panthers, who have lost 8 of their last 9 games.
The game was Cal’s annual Play4Kay game. The team wore pink jerseys and auctioned player-designed shooting shirts to raise funds for the Kay Yow Cancer Fund.
Pittsburgh will host Boston College on Thursday. Cal visits Louisville on Thursday and No. 3 Notre Dame on Sunday.