CLAREMONT, CA. – The Sagehens rallied for a 2-1 victory over Redlands on Saturday, handing the Bulldogs their first SCIAC loss of the season. Redlands entered the matchup undefeated in conference play and sitting atop the SCIAC standings.
Season Impact: With the win, the Sagehens are 8-7-1 overall and 4-5-1 in SCIAC play.
Pomona-Pitzer created opportunities throughout the first half, with Aidan Lopez Davis forcing a save in the 31st minute. However, Redlands broke through late in the half to give the Bulldogs a 1-0 lead at halftime.
The Bulldogs received a red card early in the second half, forcing them to play a man down for the remainder of the match. The Sagehens took advantage, finding their equalizer in the 53rd minute when Ryo Kasai scored to level the match at 1-1. Pomona-Pitzer quickly took the lead, with Enzo Dal Bo finding the back of the net in the 59th minute to give the Sagehens a 2-1 advantage.
Redlands had an opportunity to respond after earning a penalty kick in the 50th minute, but the attempt hit the crossbar. Gavin Honey and the Sagehens' defense held firm over the final stretch, preserving the one-goal lead to secure the 2-1 comeback victory.
Up Next: The Sagehens will on the road to take on LaVerne on October 28th at 4:00 PM.
