POMONA, Calif. - In an exhilarating CCAA Conference opener, the nationally ranked Cal Poly Pomona Broncos showcased their resilience and skill, overcoming an early setback to secure a commanding 3-1 victory against the visiting Gators. The match, held at the Broncos' home field, kicked off with unexpected intensity as the Gators struck first, taking the lead just 11 minutes into the game.
However, the Broncos quickly regrouped and began to dominate possession. Their efforts paid off at 23:31 when Liberty Ortiz found the back of the net, leveling the score and obtaining her first goal of the season.
In the second half, the Broncos continued to press the advantage. At 59:58, Vanessa Cruz scored her 5th goal of the season, putting the Broncos ahead 2-1. The Broncos' relentless attack was further rewarded when Lavinia Vaipulu scored the final goal at 70:28, sealing the match with a confident 3-1 lead.
Up Next
The Broncos will continue conference play and celebrate their eight seniors in a match against Cal State Monterey Bay on Sunday, October 6th at 11:30 AM at Kellogg Stadium.
Bronco Bits
- Jay Mason is now 68-47-21 as a head coach of the Broncos
- The Broncos continue their best start in program history with a record of 8-0-0
- Cal Poly Pomona now leads 16-13-6 in matches against San Francisco State University
- The Broncos have scored 23 goals so far this season which is one goal away from beating their total number of goals scored in the 2023 season
