[2] With renewed optimism, the team welcomed a pair of midwestern colleges to the Pacific for a three-game slate over the winter break.

His absence couldn't have come at a worse time as the Indians were the best team in the nation and throttled the Golden Bears 4–13 while the green's backup netminder manned the goal crease for Cal.

Watson was healthy enough to return for the game at Brown and Cal proved to be the superior species of Bruin as the Golden Bears swamped the Brunos 10–4.

Cal then travelled to face Michigan on their return trip but they were woefully outmatched by the superb Wolverine squad.

The Maize and Blue trounced Cal 2–11 in the first meeting while Watson's stellar play allowed the team to at least save face in the rematch.