CLAREMONT, CA. – The Sagehens earned a 3-2 comeback victory over Azusa Pacific on Wednesday night.
Season Impact: With the win, the Sagehens are 5-4-1 overall and 1-2-1 in SCIAC play.
Pomona-Pitzer got on the scoreboard first in the eighth minute when Enzo Dal Bo found the back of the net off of a free kick to give the Sagehens an early 1-0 lead. The Sagehens carried the advantage into halftime despite several chances from the Cougars.
Azusa Pacific quickly turned the match around after halftime, scoring twice in the opening eight minutes of the second half. The Cougars converted a penalty kick in the 49th minute before scoring again in the 53rd minute to give the Cougars a 2-1 lead. The Sagehens responded in the 62nd minute when Aidan Lopez Davis found the back of the net, with William Ries providing the assist to level the match at 2-2. Pomona-Pitzer continued to create chances, with Andy Xiao forcing a save from Azusa Pacific goalkeeper Alexis Rodriguez shortly after. Pomona-Pitzer completed the comeback in the 79th minute when Nate McGlinchey scored to put the Sagehens back in front, 3-2. McGlinchey nearly added another moments later, but his shot was saved by Rodriguez.
Azusa Pacific continued to push for an equalizer late, including a shot from Leke Ademola that hit the woodwork in the 82nd minute. The Sagehens' defense held firm through the final minutes to secure the 3-2 victory.
Up Next: The Sagehens will remain at home to take on Whittier on Saturday October 3rd at 3:30 pm as the Sagehens celebrate Alumni Weekend.
