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Cobbs hits shot in final second, California topples No. 1 Arizona 60-58

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California guard Justin Cobbs (1) hits the game-winning shot in the closing seconds of the second half on an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in Berkeley, Calif. California won 60-58. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (The Associated Press)

California forward David Kravish (45) blocks a shot attempt by Arizona guard Nick Johnson (13) during the first half on an NCAA college basketball game on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2014, in Berkeley, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez) (The Associated Press)

Justin Cobbs hit a step-back jumper with 0.9 seconds left, and California stunned No. 1 Arizona 60-58 on Saturday night to hand the Wildcats their first loss of the season.

Cobbs dribbled to his left and beat Nick Johnson, then pulled up in front of a defender to sink the winning shot that sent a raucous crowd at Haas Pavilion spilling onto the court. Cal coach Mike Montgomery and security had to usher fans away before the final play.

Gabe York's full-court pass was knocked down to give the Golden Bears (15-7, 6-3 Pac-12) their first victory over a top-ranked opponent since Jan. 30, 1994, when they beat UCLA 85-70 at the Oakland Coliseum.

Arizona (21-1, 8-1) was one of just three unbeaten teams left in Division I. Now only second-ranked Syracuse (21-0), which beat No. 17 Duke 91-89 in overtime Saturday, and No. 4 Wichita State (23-0) remain.