Jan. 7, 2013

BERKELEY - Check out CalBears.com every day between now on Tuesday, January 8 as the website counts down to the "Battle of the Bay" when the No. 7 Bears host the No. 5 Stanford Cardinal.

Today's feature showcases coach Lindsay Gottlieb encouraging fans to buy their tickets online to avoid the line outside Haas Pavilion.

Tuesday's game tips off at 7 p.m. and will air nationally on the Pac-12 Networks. Tickets are on sale now through the Cal Athletic Ticket Office. Fans are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to avoid waiting in line on game day.

All Cal Students (with a valid student ID) receive FREE admission to all California Golden Bears women's basketball home games.

Tuesday's meeting marks the first 'Battle of the Bay' with both teams nationally-ranked since the 2008-09 season when the two teams split the series with wins on their home courts.