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No. 13 Cal beats Murray State in opener (AP)
California learned very quickly about the downside of the hype that comes from a preseason ranking. There will be no taking opponents by surprise this year. The 13th-ranked Golden Bears got off to a shaky start to the season, going on one big second-half run keyed by Patrick Christopher before holding off Murray State 75-70 Monday night in the 2K Sports Classic.
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Morning Five: 11/10/09 Edition
Rush The Court — ... ; California was up by as many as 18, then got a little more than they wanted from a very game Murray State squad, but the 13th-ranked Bears still prevailed 75-70; and defending champs North Carolina (6) started the celebration of their 100th year of college basketball by donning throwback uniforms (with red highlights!  *gasp!*) of the undefeated 1957 title team (a message being sent, there?) and spoiling Isiah Thomas’ coaching debut with Florida International by beating them ...

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