CLAREMONT, CA. – The Sagehens battled back from a second-half deficit to force overtime and a penalty shootout, but ultimately fell to Whittier following a 2-2 draw through 110 minutes on Saturday.
Season Impact: With the loss, the Sagehens' 2026 season comes to an end. Pomona-Pitzer finishes the year 9-8-2 overall and 5-5-2 in SCIAC play.
Pomona-Pitzer got off to a strong start, with Enzo Dal Bo opening the scoring in the fifth minute to give the Sagehens an early 1-0 lead. Whittier responded in the 17th minute as Fabian Gluch found the back of the net to even the score at 1-1.
Both teams created opportunities throughout the second half, with Gavin Honey making several saves to keep the Sagehens within reach. Whittier took its first lead of the match in the 74th minute. The Sagehens continued to push and found the equalizer in the 84th minute. Charles Leonard finished a throw-in from Quinn Rice to bring Pomona-Pitzer level at 2-2 and force overtime.
Neither team found a winner through two overtime periods, sending the match to a penalty shootout. Aidan MacLennan, Gus Colvin, Seb Lee Jara and Guy Fuchs converted their attempts for Pomona-Pitzer, but Whittier converted all five of its attempts to claim the shootout victory.
