Final
Walker's double-double helps Cal cruise past Rhode Island
Jan 3, 2007 - 9:25 AM BERKELEY, California (Ticker) -- Ashley Walker scored 18 points and pulled down 15 rebounds as No. 21 California posted a 65-53 victory over Rhode Island in its final non-conference matchup before Pac-10 play.Devanei Hampton had 17 points and 11 boards and Lauren Greif scored 14 for the Bears (11-3), who claimed their 23rd straight non-conference win at home.
Shooting 53 percent (17-of-32) in the opening half, California raced out to a 41-21 lead before cruising thereafter.
The Bears will open league play against No. 12 Stanford on Saturday. Cal has lost the last 13 meetings with its Bay Area rival.
LaQuanda Brandon, Safi Mojidi and Amanda McGrew scored 11 points each for the Rams (2-12), who were outrebounded, 44-23, in losing for the seventh time in eight games.
- NCAA WOMENS BB
FINAL 1ST 2ND TOTAL
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RHODE ISLAND 21 32 53
CALIFORNIA (21) 41 24 65 FINAL
Jan 2 10:47 PM - NCAA WOMENS BB
RHODE ISLAND VS CALIFORNIA (21)
HIGH SCORERS
Jan 2 10:46 PM - NCAA WOMENS BB
RHODE ISLAND 21
CALIFORNIA (21) 41 HALFTIME
Jan 2 9:43 PM
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