Back-to-Back Times 2 in the Pool
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hen Will Hamilton out-touched Tom Shields to capture the 200 butterfly on the final night of the NCAA Men’s Swimming & Diving Championships March 24, the Golden Bears realized they had achieved something special. The 1-2 finish meant that Cal had built up enough of a point cushion to secure its second straight national team title with two events still remaining in the meet. The achievement came just one week after the Cal women’s team won its second consecutive NCAA championship. As a result, the Bears became just the fourth school to have its men’s and women’s squads claim back-to-back crowns in NCAA history (joining Texas, Stanford and Auburn). All told, Cal won a total of 13 individual or relay titles during the two meets – seven for the women and six for the men. Shields,
who prevailed in both the 100 backstroke and 100 fly on the second night of the men’s championship, was named the NCAA Swimmer of the Meet, while Caitlin Leverenz earned the women’s Swimmer of the Meet honor after finishing first in the 200 breaststroke and 200 individual medley. The Cal women now have three national team titles in the past four years – they won their first NCAA crown in 2009 – and the men have posted back-to-back victories for the second time in their history. The Bears also accomplished the feat in 1979 and ’80.
Welcome Home to Memorial Stadium
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oin the Golden Bears for a new era of Cal football when Memorial Stadium reopens this fall in Berkeley. Kickoff is less than five months away for a season that is certain to bring excitement on the field and an improved fan experience for all. After a year away from campus while Memorial Stadium underwent a renovation and seismic upgrade, anticipation is building for a 2012 campaign that gets underway against Nevada Sept. 1.
Season tickets are available to fit every budget, from the popular GoldZone at the north end of the stadium, now expanded to include 10 full sections, to newly added benches with backs (and additional legroom) on the east side. For complete information on season-ticket packages, please visit CaliforniaMemorialStadium.com. Let’s make 2012 a year to remember for Golden Bear football!
2012 Home Football Schedule Sept. 1......................Nevada Sept. 8.......... Southern Utah Sept. 29.......... Arizona State Oct. 6.......................... UCLA Oct. 20....................Stanford Nov. 2............... Washington* Nov. 10......................Oregon *Friday game 4
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