POMONA – In the first double-header of the season, Cal Poly Pomona faced the projected leader of the PacWest, Point Loma. The Broncos set the pace but were unable to connect, falling to the Sea Lions, 0-1.
In the 18
th minute of the match, PLNU was awarded a penalty kick that was scored by forward Alana Diaz giving the Sea Lions the lead and eventually the win. The Broncos overall record now stands at 0-3-0.
At the conclusion of the game, CPP attempted seven shots against PLNU's 13 shots. Goalkeeper
Audrey Brown collected five saves, the most saves in a single game on the season. Forward
Tara Oper went for three shots, all shots on goal.
Jessica Llamas attempted two shots of her own.
"The teams' competitive level was much improved from the last game" said coach
Jay Mason. "It's encouraging we were able to create good chances against one of the top team in the country, but we need to get the details dialed in. We have a young group that is eager to improve, and we are looking forward to a great week of preparation for out next match in Colorado."
CPP has a week before their next match in Denver, Colo. when they face Regis on Friday September 9
th. The Broncos next home match is on Friday, September 23
rd against Azusa Pacific for their last preseason challenge.
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Jay Mason moved to 43-35-15 in his coaching career ... CPP still leads with 6-4-0 all-time record against Point Loma.
All home matches and most away contests will stream live online via the CCAA Network at
www.ccaanetwork.com. You may also download the CCAA Network app on your iOS or Android smartphone, tablet, or through web streaming devices such as Amazon Fire, Roku or Apple TV. For $9.95 per month, subscribers will have access to all CCAA broadcasts, both live and on-demand, for one low monthly price. Over half of each monthly subscription purchase will go directly back to the CCAA Athletic Department of your choice to support the student-athlete experience. Sign-ups are available right now at each universities' network portal. Just go to
CCAAnetwork.com, select your favorite team at the top and the 'click to subscribe.'
Tickets are also on sale now for all CPP home matches. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets online prior to coming to campus at
broncoathletics.com/tickets or by downloading the HomeTown Fan app on your smartphone or tablet. New this year,
only debit and credit cards will be accepted at the box office for admission. Limited concession items will be on sale on-site as well, but the concession stand will only accept cash.
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