Cal romps to record-setting 27th win in row at home

[...] Cal generally treated its record-breaking 27th consecutive home victory the same way it has handled each of the wins during the past 657 days that led up to the 81-55 pummeling of Cal Poly at Haas Pavilion.

The Bears (9-2) took sole possession of the school record for the longest home winning streak, extending their run to 27 games since March 1, 2015.

The Bears then had a subdued walk to the locker room as their record was announced over the public-address system.

The defense-harping coach got his players to yield only 32.3 percent shooting for the game and 22 points in the first half as the Bears weathered an early threat from Cal Poly (5-6).

Cal limited them to 7-of-25 shooting from three-point range and forced more turnovers (11) than assists (three).

Sophomore forward Ivan Rabb fouled out with 18 points on 7-of-10 shooting and six rebounds, and freshman point guard Charlie Moore added 12 points and five assists.

“Jabari is a talented basketball player, and I thought he was our best player before he got injured (back spasms),” Martin said. …

Cal Poly went scoreless for the game’s opening 5½ minutes and went 1-of-10 from the floor in falling into a 10-3 hole.

[...] the Mustangs made 4-of-5 three-point shots during a 4½-minute stretch, igniting a 16-3 run that gave them a 19-13 advantage.