Cal, ASU in the Win Column

I don't really think that Cal's win over Jackson State solidifies the Bears as a top team, but the victory makes Cal 6-0 and, man, the Bears are scoring points.

Cal had 57 points at halftime (haltime! That's like a full game for Washington State) and went on to destroy the Tigers 117-74.

Patrick Christopher had 17 at the break and went on to score a game-high 26. Ryan Anderson added 23 for the Bears, who had five players with 14+ points.

In Tempe, Ariz., the Sun Devils made short work of Deleware State, stinging the Hornets 77-38.

James Harden scored 24 points and the Sun Devils held Deleware State to under 21% shooting. That's pretty awful.

ASU's supposed to be the Pac-10 doormat along with Oregon State, but at 5-2 and playing Herb Sendek-style basketball, Arizona State could end up surprising some people.