CLAREMONT, Ca. – The Pomona-Pitzer soccer team defeated Whittier 2-0 with first half goals from Anna Ponzio and Amanda Khu. Overall, the Sagehens outshot the Poets 17-0. Pomona-Pitzer is now 9-1-2 on the season and 5-1-2 in the conference. The Sagehens will back in action on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 11:00 a.m. against the Chapman Panthers. 

How It Happened

The Sagehens didn't take long to get on the board after a Whittier handball in the box in the sixth minute put Anna Ponzio on the ball for a penalty kick. Ponzio delivered with a clean strike to give the Sagehens the early 1-0 lead. Pomona-Pitzer dominated possession and maintained heavy pressure, recording eight more shots before earning their next goal. In the 38th minute, Maya Nitschke-Alonso passed the ball to Amanda Khu who floated the ball over the keeper into the back of the net to double the Sagehens lead to 2-0. 

Pomona-Pitzer continued to hold possession well in the second half while recording seven shots. The Sagehens most dangerous opportunity came in the 54th minute after Helena Robinowitz ripped a shot just off the post.  

As mentioned, the Sagehens outshot the Poets 17-0 while earning six corners with three in each half. 

What's Up Next

The Sagehens will look to avenge their lone loss on the season on Saturday when they go to battle with Chapman at 11:00 a.m.