The Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens had a solid SCIAC opener against the Whittier Poets. On a perfectly clear day for soccer, the Sagehens came out strong, dominating possession. The new players held their own, blending well with the veterans on the team. Freshman Allie Tao scored her first collegiate goal after an incredible cross from fellow freshman Haley Irving-Ruffing into the box and assisted offo of a flick from Traci Lopez.  The Sagehens took the 1-0 lead in the 8^th minute and it turned out to be the game-winner. Sophomore defender Claire Mueller added another goal for the Sagehens in the 30^th minute, when she intercepted the ball at midfield, took a couple touches and drilled a shot from 35-yards out.

The Sagehens entered the second half looking to use all their available players and try some new things. Although the rest of the game remained scoreless, Pomona-Pitzer never let down their intensity, creating some good touches on offense and taking seven more shots in the half. For the game, the Sagehens outshot the Poets 16-4.   The defense cleaned up everything that came their way and freshman goalkeeper Talia Shulman was only called upon to make one save on the day.  The shutout was the Sagehens third of the young season and they have yet to allow a goal in regulation time. 

With the victory, Pomona-Pitzer moves to 3-1 on the year and 1-0 in SCIAC play. Next up, the Sagehens hit the road for their first away game with a tough match-up against the University of Redlands.