CLAREMONT, Ca. – The Pomona-Pitzer soccer team suffered their first loss of the season after a 2-1 battled favored the Chapman Panthers. The match featured physical play as Chapman held a 14-10 advantage in fouls while recording four yellow cards. The Sagehens earned a 15-11 edge in shots, but it was the Panthers who came out on top after two first half goals. Pomona-Pitzer will stay at home for their next contest as they take on Whittier on Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 4:00 p.m. The last time the two teams squared off, the Sagehens earned a 6-1 victory.

How It Happened

Chapman put the pressure on early in the contest, recording three shots in the first nine minutes of the match. Pomona-Pitzer's first shot of the game wasn't until the 25th minute when Hannah Mandell had a small opportunity but sent it wide of the cage.

In the 35th minute, Chapman found themselves in a one-on-one situation against Pomona-Pitzer goalkeeper Naomi Meurice and capitalized on the opportunity, tucking the shot the left post to take a 1-0 lead. The Panthers scored another goal in the 43rd minute, this time taking a shot from 25 yards out and getting it just under the cross bar to take a 2-0 lead.

The Sagehens wasted no time putting on pressure in the second half as Charlotte Tapp drilled a shot off the crossbar 1:28 into the half. In the 48th minute, Ciannah Correa took a beautiful strike to the right post and cut the Chapman lead to 2-1. 

The Sagehens would put six more shots on goal with their most dangerous opportunities coming late in the half with two free kicks right outside the box. Chapman was given a yellow card for their foul in the 79th minute and another in the 90th minute but the Sagehens were unable to cash in on the opportunities. 

What's Up Next

As mentioned, the Sagehens will be back in action on Wednesday, Oct. 13 when they take on the Poets at 4:00 p.m.