ORANGE, CA. – The Sagehens earned a 1-0 victory over Chapman on Saturday afternoon, securing a shutout behind a second-half goal from Sabina Peterson Rajalingam.
Season Impact: With the win, the Sagehens are 9-1-1 overall and 6-0-1 in SCIAC play.
Pomona-Pitzer created several scoring opportunities in the opening half, with Vivian Rojas Collins recording two early shots on goal. Ava Watanabe and Peterson Rajalingam also tested Chapman goalkeeper, but the Panthers kept the Sagehens off the scoreboard through the first 45 minutes. Patricia DePalma made a key save in the 23rd minute to keep Chapman from taking the lead. Both teams continued to battle, sending the match into halftime tied 0-0.
The Sagehens broke through in the 55th minute when Peterson Rajalingam found the back of the net, with Anya Offenbacher-Jones providing the assist to give Pomona-Pitzer a 1-0 lead. Pomona-Pitzer continued to defend its advantage throughout the second half, limiting Chapman's opportunities. The Sagehens looked to add an insurance goal late, with Ava Watanabe recording a shot in the 86th minute, but the attempt went high. The Sagehens held on through the final whistle to secure the 1-0 victory and shutout.
Up Next: The Sagehens will take on University of La Verne on the road on October 14th at 7:00 PM.
