CLAREMONT, CA. – The Sagehens fell 2-0 to Chapman on Saturday afternoon, with the Panthers scoring twice in the second half to secure the victory.
Season Impact: With the loss, the Sagehens are 6-6-1 overall and 2-4-1 in SCIAC play.
Pomona-Pitzer created several chances throughout the opening half, with Blake Hartfelder recording multiple shots early. Nate McGlinchey and Khalab Blagburn also looked to get the Sagehens on the scoreboard, but neither team was able to find the back of the net. Gavin Honey made a key save in the 40th minute to keep the match scoreless heading into halftime.
The Sagehens continued to push after the break, with Aidan MacLennan and Ryo Kasai creating opportunities. Honey also made a save in the 52nd minute to keep Chapman off the scoreboard, while Kasai and MacLennan each forced saves from Chapman goalkeeper. Chapman broke through in the 68th minute to give the Panthers a 1-0 lead. Just over two minutes later, the Panthers added another goal off of a corner kick to extend the lead to 2-0. Pomona-Pitzer continued to battle late, earning several corner kicks and creating chances through MacLennan and Enzo Dal Bo but Chapman held on for the 2-0 victory.
Up Next: The Sagehens will be at home to take on University of La Verne on October 14th at 4:00 PM.
