CLAREMONT, CA. – The Sagehens secured a 1-0 Senior Day victory over Cal Lutheran on Saturday, earning three points in their final regular-season match behind a second-half goal from Nate McGlinchey.
Season Impact: With the win, the Sagehens finish the regular season 9-7-2 overall and 5-5-2 in SCIAC play, clinching a spot in the SCIAC Tournament.
Both teams battled through a scoreless first half, with Pomona-Pitzer creating several scoring opportunities. Guy Fuchs and Blake Hartfelder each put shots on target, but Cal Lutheran goalkeeper made the saves to keep the match even. Gavin Honey also came up with multiple saves to keep the Kingsmen off the scoreboard.
The Sagehens broke through in the 71st minute when McGlinchey found the back of the net for his second goal of the season to give Pomona-Pitzer a 1-0 lead. The defense held strong over the final 20 minutes, while Honey continued to make key saves to preserve the advantage. Honey finished with eight saves on the day.
Up Next: The Sagehens advance to the SCIAC Tournament and will await their opponent. The first round of the tournament is scheduled for Tuesday.
