before the appointed time

Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking them at 3:19 a.m.

Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking them at 3:19 a.m.

Some Californians received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, waking them at 3:19 a.m.

Some Californians appear to have received a test of the earthquake early-warning system seven hours before the appointed time, jolting them awake at 3:19 a.m.

Cougars players who hadn’t figured into the lineup much this year – or at all – assumed major roles before the appointed time, and some capitalized on the early opportunity.