NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — Lulu Twidale scored 36 points to lead California to a 73-58 victory over Boston College in a women’s NCAA basketball game Sunday at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Golden Bears (11-9) used a dominant 21-point first quarter to establish control and never trailed. Twidale, a guard from Australia, added nine assists and three rebounds in 38 minutes. Gisella Maul contributed 17 points and nine rebounds for California. The Eagles (4-17) were led by Lily Carmody and Jocelyne Grier, who scored 17 and 15 points, respectively. Boston College cut the deficit to single digits in the third quarter but could not sustain a rally. California shot effectively from the field while Boston College struggled with its shooting percentage. Attendance was 867.

NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — Lulu Twidale scored 36 points and dished out nine assists to lead California to a 73-58 victory over Boston College in a nonconference women’s basketball game Sunday at Silvio O. Conte Forum. The Golden Bears, who never trailed, improved to 11-9 overall. The Eagles fell to 4-17. Twidale, a guard from the Sunshine Coast, Australia, was the catalyst from the opening tip, orchestrating an offense that built a commanding early lead and then withstood several Boston College pushes. She shot efficiently from the field and added three rebounds in 38 minutes of action. Her backcourt partner, Gisella Maul of Cedar Park, Texas, provided crucial support with 17 points, nine rebounds and five assists. The most important stretch of the game came in the opening quarter, where California established a dominance that Boston College could never fully overcome. The Golden Bears raced out to a 21-10 lead after the first period, fueled by a 13-0 run early in the frame. Twidale was at the heart of the surge, hitting a pair of 3-pointers and assisting on two other baskets, including the game’s first score, a layup by Mjracle Sheppard just 26 seconds in. Boston College, plagued by turnovers and cold shooting early, struggled to find an offensive rhythm against California’s active defense. The Eagles committed five turnovers in the first quarter alone, leading to easy transition opportunities for the visitors. The Eagles showed resilience in the second quarter, outscoring California 13-9 behind seven points from Lily Carmody of Melbourne, Australia, to trim the deficit to 30-23 at halftime. Carmody finished with a team-high 17 points and seven rebounds for Boston College. Any momentum for the home team was swiftly extinguished in the third quarter. After Boston College pulled within seven points, California responded with a 10-2 run, capped by a Twidale 3-pointer assisted by Sheppard, to push the lead back to 15. The Golden Bears maintained a double-digit advantage for the entirety of the second half. Boston College made one final concerted effort early in the fourth quarter, closing to within 10 points on a layup by Carmody. Twidale and Maul again combined to slam the door. On consecutive possessions, Twidale found Maul for a 3-pointer, then hit one of her own off a Maul assist, sparking a 9-0 run that stretched the lead to 19 and effectively sealed the outcome with just over six minutes remaining. For California, Naya Ojukwu added nine points and four rebounds, while Sheppard contributed four points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks. Taylor Barnes had five points, four rebounds and a block. Boston College was led by Carmody’s 17 and 15 points from Jocelyne Grier of Charlotte, North Carolina. Kayla Rolph of Great Falls, Virginia, added 10 points and four rebounds. California shot consistently across all four quarters, while Boston College could not match that offensive efficiency, particularly from beyond the arc. The Golden Bears also won the turnover battle, converting 18 Boston College miscues into 22 points. The game was organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference. Attendance was 867. California returns to action Sunday, Jan. 25, at home against Stanford. Boston College travels to face Louisville on the same day.

NEWTON, Mass. (Interstat) — The California Golden Bears look to get back to .500 on the season when they visit the struggling Boston College Eagles in a nonconference women’s basketball game organized by the Atlantic Coast Conference on Sunday. The Golden Bears (10-9) are coming off a triple-overtime heartbreaker, falling 90-87 at Syracuse on Thursday. California has lost four of its last five games, with the lone win in that stretch a 61-52 victory over Wake Forest on Jan. 11. Boston College (4-16) has lost seven consecutive games, most recently a 77-52 home defeat to Stanford on Thursday. The Eagles’ last win was on Dec. 19 against Northeastern. Their season has been marked by offensive struggles, including a 39-point outing in a loss to North Carolina on Dec. 29. California will lean on guard Lulu Twidale, who is coming off a monumental performance. She played all 52 minutes against Syracuse, finishing with 16 points and 12 assists. Over her last seven games, Twidale is averaging 12.6 points and 5.3 assists. Forward Naya Ojukwu, who scored a career-high 25 points against Syracuse, provides a key secondary scoring option. The Eagles will counter with guard Kayla Rolph, their leading scorer in the loss to Stanford with 15 points. She has averaged 7.9 points per game over her last six contests. Amirah Anderson (14 points vs. Stanford) and Lily Carmody (11 points, 3 assists) are other primary contributors. Despite their recent skid, the Golden Bears have been competitive against a tough schedule. Boston College, meanwhile, has faced significant challenges on both ends of the floor, allowing an average of 78.6 points during its seven-game losing streak. This matchup marks the first meeting between the programs. The game will tip off at 1 p.m. EST at Silvio O. Conte Forum. California continues its ACC-organized slate at home against Stanford on Jan. 25. Boston College travels to face Louisville on the same date.